"We've gotten used to minor iterative changes with recent iPhone generations, but this year's lineup is looking like a bit more of a significant upgrade - the 17 Pro brings an all-new build and two new cameras, plus the mandatory next-gen chipset. The 2024 Pro models may have been discontinued on Apple's official store, but you can still easily find them at retailers and carriers alike, and you might be wondering whether to save a little by getting last year's"
"If there's one change that can't go unnoticed this year, that's the new design and build. Apple is replacing the previously best titanium with the new-old thing - aluminum. The new unibody housing should help with heat dissipation but it's not gotten any lighter - in fact, it's even a few grams heavier. Perhaps you won't notice the difference, since neither handset is particularly light to begin with."
"The 17 Pro is half a millimeter thicker which would normally be a tangible difference, but here it's negated by the slight curvature of its back making it feel more compact than it is. The boxier 16 Pro doesn't play such tricks on you. In this smaller size, both are nicely comfortable to hold and use (compared to the Maxes) but there's something slightly more premium in the way the old model is finished."
The iPhone 17 Pro introduces an aluminum unibody build replacing the previous titanium construction. The unibody improves heat dissipation but increases weight by a few grams and adds 0.5mm thickness; a curved back makes the phone feel more compact while the 16 Pro's boxier profile feels more traditionally premium. The 17 Pro adds two new cameras and a next‑generation chipset. Both models retain IP68 water and dust resistance rated to 6m for 30 minutes, though sealing can degrade with impacts. The 16 Pro remains available through retailers and carriers, offering potential savings for buyers prioritizing finish and established durability.
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