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iPhone 15 Pro 512GB (Black) — A17 Pro · iOS · 512GB · Black
Apple

iPhone 15 Pro 512GB (Black)

A17 Pro · iOS · 512GB · Black

91
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) wins by 5
iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) — A19 Pro · 512GB · Black
Apple

iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black)

A19 Pro · 512GB · Black

96
/ 100
From $1,249
Specdex verdict

iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 Pro 512GB (Black) lands at 91 and iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPhone 15 Pro 512GB (Black) if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware

Pick iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) if…

  • ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
  • ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
  • ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black)

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) leads on camera (95 vs 90).

Battery life

iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black)

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) leads on battery (90 vs 85).

Performance

iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black)

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) leads on gpu (96 vs 89).

Display

iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) leads on display (94 vs 88).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

iPhone 15 Pro 512GB (Black) 91
vs
96 iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black)

Score breakdown

iPhone 15 Pro 512GB (Black)
91
cpu 91
gpu 89
camera 90
battery 85
display 88
design 91
iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black)
96
cpu 97
gpu 96
camera 95
battery 90
display 94
design 97

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 15 Pro 512GB (Black) versus iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 15 Pro 512GB (Black) iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black)
Chipset
A17 Pro
A19 Pro
Storage
512GB
512GB
OS
iOS 17
iOS 19
Release year
2023
2025
Color
—
Black

iPhone 15 Pro 512GB (Black)

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black)

Pros
  • +Apple A19 Pro silicon
  • +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
  • +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
  • −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
  • −Premium pricing
  • −AI features require online offload for some tasks

FAQ: iPhone 15 Pro 512GB (Black) vs iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black)

Which is better, iPhone 15 Pro 512GB (Black) or iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black)? +

iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 15 Pro 512GB (Black) worth the price? +

At $1,199, iPhone 15 Pro 512GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) worth the price? +

At $1,249, iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 15 Pro 512GB (Black) or iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photography, iPhone 15 Pro 512GB (Black) or iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black)? +

iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) — leads on camera (95 vs 90). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 15 Pro 512GB (Black) or iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black)? +

iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (Black) — leads on battery (90 vs 85). Screen-on time and charging.