The iPhone 17 Pro gives you the Pro Max camera system in a smaller 6.3-inch body. The main reason to spend more than on an iPhone 17 is flexibility: a dedicated zoom camera, more video options and vapour-chamber cooling.
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iPhone 17 Pro at a glance
8.5/10GetLow rating
Our take, in a number
Provisional · Specification-based
A 6.3-inch high-refresh screen and three 48MP rear cameras offer a useful balance of size and camera flexibility. The premium price and 204g weight mean the ordinary 17 is still enough for many buyers.
Why this rating?
GetLow editorial assessment, . We weigh the published features, practical compromises, intended buyer and value proposition described in this guide. This is a qualitative judgement, not a calculated benchmark or customer average.
9–10: exceptional on paper; 8–8.5: a strong shortlist choice; 7–7.5: good for the right buyer; 5–6.5: substantial compromises; 1–4.5: difficult to recommend.
We have not hands-on tested this phone. Real-world speed, photo quality and battery endurance are not proven by this score. Basic and accessibility phones are judged for their intended use, not as flagship substitutes. For refurbished phones, the score describes the model, not the condition or battery of an individual unit. A score is not a rating of every contract: compare the current total cost separately.
Photography and video when you want a smaller flagship.
What to weigh up
At 204g it is still substantial. The Pro Max has the longer Apple-rated video playback time.
Worth the upgrade?
The telephoto is 4x at 48MP. Its 8x option is a 12MP optical-quality crop, not a separate 8x optical lens.
About this guide: GetLow explains published specifications and compares UK contract listings. It is not a hands-on laboratory test. Battery and charging figures depend on the manufacturer's test conditions; everyday results vary.
The iPhone 17 Pro gives you the Pro Max camera system in a smaller 6.3-inch body. The main reason to spend more than on an iPhone 17 is flexibility: a dedicated zoom camera, more video options and vapour-chamber cooling.
Feature gallery
The features that matter day to day
What the hardware does, where it helps and which limits to keep in mind. Manufacturer test figures are not GetLow battery or performance tests.
3 x 48MP
Pro rear cameras
Main, ultrawide and telephoto cameras all use 48MP sensors for flexible framing and detail.
18MP
Center Stage camera
The autofocus front camera supports automatic framing, Dual Capture and 4K Dolby Vision video.
6.3-inch
ProMotion OLED
The compact Pro display adapts up to 120Hz and remains easier to carry than the Max.
A19 Pro
Vapour-cooled power
A19 Pro and vapour-chamber cooling are designed to hold performance through longer demanding sessions.
Up to 31 hours
Video playback
Apple UK rating. Charging to 50% in around 20 minutes requires a 40W or higher adapter; that is not a claim of constant 40W charging.
Manufacturer-rated figures; actual battery life depends on use.
Wi-Fi 7
N1 wireless chip
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread and second-generation Ultra Wideband cover local connectivity.
A compatible router and network are needed for the listed standard.
Up to 1TB
Pro storage range
Choose 256GB, 512GB or 1TB depending on how much high-resolution photo and video you keep.
2026 buyer guide
Apple iPhone 17 Pro in 2026
The iPhone 17 Pro gives you the Pro Max camera system in a smaller 6.3-inch body. The main reason to spend more than on an iPhone 17 is flexibility: a dedicated zoom camera, more video options and vapour-chamber cooling.
Live price position
Judge the iPhone 17 Pro by today's whole-contract price
GetLow currently checks 1828 iPhone 17 Pro contract offers across 13 retailers and 7 networks. The market starts at £25.61 a month, £0.00 upfront and £1,088.36 in total after currently stated promotional savings.
Those headline floors can come from different deals. Keep monthly price, upfront cost, data, storage, term and condition tied to one listing before deciding which offer is genuinely cheapest.
Monthly pricesFrom £25.61
Upfront pricesFrom £0.00
Total contract costFrom £1,088.36
Current conditionCurrent offers include both new and refurbished listings, so compare like with like.
Live model price comparison
How does the Apple iPhone 17 Pro price compare with nearby phones?
This table uses the reviewed phone plus up to four nearby alternatives by current lowest total contract cost. Monthly price, data, total cost and condition remain attached to the same cheapest-total listing for each phone.
Read each difference against the bold iPhone 17 Pro baseline. A cheaper row shows the whole-contract saving; a dearer row shows the additional amount currently needed to step up.
Model
Monthly price
Data
Lowest total cost
Difference vs iPhone 17 Pro
Cheapest listing
iPhone 16 Plus
£29.99/month
200GB
£878.36
£210.00 less
New
iPhone 17 Air
£29.99/month
10GB
£888.36
£200.00 less
New
iPhone 16 Pro Max
£83.17/month
30GB
£1,040.54
£47.82 less
Refurbished
iPhone 17 Pro
£39.99/month
25GB
£1,088.36
Baseline
New
iPhone 17 Pro Max
£44.99/month
200GB
£1,188.36
£100.00 more
New
Build your own phone comparison
Select any three phones and compare them side by side
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is selected first. Change any selector to compare it with two other current phones from Apple, or with the wider market when fewer than three Apple models are available.
Every price card keeps monthly cost, upfront payment, total cost, data, contract length and condition attached to the same live listing. The specification table then shows the hardware differences that may justify paying more.
Design and display
What the iPhone 17 Pro is like to hold and look at
The iPhone 17 Pro uses 6.3-inch OLED with a 1206 x 2622 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. These are the screen details to compare with the alternatives above.
Its physical specification is 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm at 204g. Consider that size against how often you use a phone one-handed and whether it needs to fit a smaller pocket.
Display6.3-inch OLED
Resolution1206 x 2622
Refresh rate120Hz
Weight204g
Cameras
Compare the camera hardware before paying an upgrade premium
The iPhone 17 Pro lists 48MP main + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP 4x telephoto on the rear and 18MP Center Stage autofocus at the front. Sensor count alone does not decide image quality, but it tells you which focal lengths and selfie hardware are included.
If photography is the reason you are considering this phone, compare its complete camera setup with the other two selected models and then weigh that difference against the live total-cost gap.
Rear camera48MP main + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP 4x telephoto
Front camera18MP Center Stage autofocus
Battery and charging
Battery comfort matters for the whole contract
The listed battery specification is Up to 31 hours video playback (Apple UK test), paired with Up to 50% in 20 minutes with a 40W or higher adapter charging. Capacity and charging speed are useful comparison points, although real endurance still depends on signal, brightness, apps and battery condition.
For a refurbished offer, check the retailer battery policy and warranty as carefully as the headline price. For a new phone, compare whether the charger you need is supplied or already owned.
BatteryUp to 31 hours video playback (Apple UK test)
ChargingUp to 50% in 20 minutes with a 40W or higher adapter
DurabilityIP68
Performance and software
The hardware and software you will live with
The iPhone 17 Pro is built around Apple A19 Pro (6-core GPU). That platform affects app speed, camera processing, gaming and how comfortably the phone should age through a multi-year contract.
Its listed software platform is iOS 26. Check the manufacturer update policy alongside the contract term, especially if you intend to keep the handset after the final payment.
ChipApple A19 Pro (6-core GPU)
SoftwareiOS 26
New and refurbished buying checks
Protect the saving before you order
Current offers include both new and refurbished listings, so compare like with like. A low price is only good value when the condition, storage, warranty, returns terms and battery policy suit what you expect to receive.
Use total contract cost after any stated code as the first comparison, then check data and storage on the same basis. Availability can change as retailers update stock.
Confirm whether the selected listing is new or refurbished.
Check the exact storage and colour before leaving GetLow.
Read the warranty, returns and refurbished battery terms.
Compare the total contract cost rather than monthly price alone.
Who it suits
Is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro right for you?
Buy the iPhone 17 Pro if
Its specification, size and current whole-contract price fit your priorities better than the two alternatives above.
Choose another phone if
A nearby model offers features you value more for a total-cost difference you are comfortable paying.
Colours and images
iPhone 17 Pro is available in Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue. Pick the colour you can live with for the full contract, not just the launch-week favourite.
Silver
Silver gives the iPhone 17 Pro a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Cosmic Orange
Cosmic Orange gives the iPhone 17 Pro a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Deep Blue
Deep Blue gives the iPhone 17 Pro a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Which storage should you buy?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro storage options include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB. The live cards show capacities currently found in GetLow deals. Start with the smallest suitable option for lighter use, then step up if you keep lots of photos, video, games or offline apps.
256GBAvailable from £25.61/mo512GBAvailable from £29.99/mo1000GBAvailable from £33.02/mo1TBAvailable from £58.72/mo
Full iPhone 17 Pro specs
These are the buyer-facing specs that matter most when comparing contract deals.
Display
6.3-inch OLED, 1206 x 2622
Refresh rate
Up to 120Hz
Chip
Apple A19 Pro (6-core GPU)
Rear camera
48MP main + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP 4x telephoto
Front camera
18MP Center Stage autofocus
Operating system
iOS 26
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Colours
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Battery
Up to 31 hours video playback (Apple UK test)
Charging
Up to 50% in 20 minutes with a 40W or higher adapter
Size
150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm
Weight
204g
Durability
IP68
Specifications are manufacturer or catalogue claims, not GetLow laboratory measurements. Missing information is not a zero or proof that a feature is absent. Retailer stock and delivery can change before checkout.
What is the cheapest Apple iPhone 17 Pro contract today?
At the current GetLow check, prices start at £25.61 per month and £1,088.36 in total. These floors can belong to different listings, so compare the full deal cards before ordering.
Can I compare the iPhone 17 Pro with other phones?
Yes. The three-phone tool starts with the Apple iPhone 17 Pro selected and lets you change either alternative while keeping live price and specification differences together.
Are iPhone 17 Pro deals new or refurbished?
Current offers include both new and refurbished listings, so compare like with like. Use the condition shown on each deal and check the retailer warranty and battery policy.
Which iPhone 17 Pro deal should I choose?
Start with total contract cost, then compare upfront payment, monthly price, data, storage, condition and term. The cheapest-looking monthly price is not always the cheapest contract overall.
The verdict
The right Apple iPhone 17 Pro deal is the one where its useful hardware justifies the live total cost. Compare condition, storage and data like for like, then choose the contract rather than the headline monthly price.
