Apple
iPhone 17 Pro 256GB (Black)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Black
96
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
iPhone 17 Pro 256GB (Black) wins by 5
Apple
iPhone 15 Pro 256GB (Black)
A17 Pro · iOS · 256GB · Black
91
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro 256GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 17 Pro 256GB (Black) lands at 96 and iPhone 15 Pro 256GB (Black) at 91. That puts iPhone 17 Pro 256GB (Black) ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 17 Pro 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Pick iPhone 15 Pro 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 17 Pro 256GB (Black) 96
vs 91 iPhone 15 Pro 256GB (Black)
Score breakdown
iPhone 17 Pro 256GB (Black)
96 cpu 97
gpu 96
camera 95
battery 90
display 94
design 97
iPhone 15 Pro 256GB (Black)
91 cpu 91
gpu 89
camera 90
battery 85
display 88
design 91
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro 256GB (Black) | iPhone 15 Pro 256GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A19 Pro | A17 Pro |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 |
| OS | iOS 19 | iOS 17 |
iPhone 17 Pro 256GB (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
iPhone 15 Pro 256GB (Black)
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 17 Pro 256GB (Black) vs iPhone 15 Pro 256GB (Black)
Which is better, iPhone 17 Pro 256GB (Black) or iPhone 15 Pro 256GB (Black)? +
iPhone 17 Pro 256GB (Black) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 17 Pro 256GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 17 Pro 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 15 Pro 256GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 15 Pro 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 17 Pro 256GB (Black) or iPhone 15 Pro 256GB (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.