{
  "id": 13470297,
  "title": "iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17: which should you choose?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/iphone-18-pro-vs-iphone-17-which-should-you-choose",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-10T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/iphone-18-pro-vs-iphone-17"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The iPhone 18 Pro is a superior phone compared to the iPhone 17 in various aspects, including performance, battery life, and camera capabilities. However, it comes at a higher price. The iPhone 18 Pro boasts superb cameras, outstanding battery life, and top-end power, while the iPhone 17 offers lower pricing, a great screen, and capable cameras. Despite the iPhone 18 Pro being newer and a Pro model, it costs significantly more.\n\nThe iPhone 18 Pro, announced in September 2026, is currently available for purchase in most parts of the world. Prices start at $1,199 / £1,199 / AU$2,099 for the 256GB version, $1,399 / £1,399 / AU$2,499 for the 512GB version, $1,799 / £1,799 / AU$3,299 for the 1TB version, or $2,399 / £2,399 / AU$4,499 for the 2TB version. The iPhone 17, launched a year earlier in September 2025, starts at $899 / £899 / AU$1,549 for the 256GB configuration, rising to $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$1,949 for the 512GB version. There are no 1TB or 2TB options for the iPhone 17, making it $300 / £300 / AU$550 cheaper than the iPhone 18 Pro across all configurations.\n\nDesign-wise, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 17 share some similarities, such as flat screens protected by ceramic shield and a Dynamic Island cut-out. They both have aluminum frames, curvy corners, and IP68 water and dust resistance. However, the iPhone 18 Pro features a glass panel surrounded by aluminum on the back, while the iPhone 17 has a glass back. Additionally, the iPhone 18 Pro has a larger, horizontal camera block, whereas the iPhone 17 features a smaller vertical one. Both phones are available in different colors, including Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy for the iPhone 18 Pro and Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender for the iPhone 17. Despite minor design differences, both phones are stylish and premium devices.",
  "summary": "The iPhone 18 Pro is a newer and better phone than the iPhone 17, but are the differences big enough to justify an upgrade?",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}