iPhone 17 So which is better - 16 Pro or base 17?

[dmk1974]

Now that they both have the same 6.3" screen with pro-motion, which is really better for typical use?

The base 17 is lighter, cheaper, longer battery life, center stage camera, and I'm not sure about the chip if its the same speed or not than the prior gen "pro" version.

The 16 Pro has better cameras and Lidar (though, I'm not sure if I ever used it). Faster USB port, but I don't usually do any data transfer through it.

Am I missing any other "key" features? Thanks!

 

[dmk1974]

Edit: The base 17 also will have a bit better outdoor display brightness.

 

[snipr125]

16 Pro also has the Titanium frame but that's pretty much it. Maybe the speakers are a bit better, not sure on that though. Its a tough one to call for sure.

 

[arbitrage]

I think the main advantage of the 16Pro over regular 17 is the telephoto camera. Not much else.

 

[barondebxl]

Base 17