Other What would I be missing if I got the 17 base?

[ab2c4]

If you are not using your 5X on 16 Pro then yeah, you will regret nothing. But remember that 2x is still digital zoom with tons of computations on top so you lose some natural image sharpness when you do it. Not much but might be noticeable in certain scenarios.

So if on the non pro the 2x is just digital zoom, is the 2x also digital zoom on the Pro?

 

[uacd]

So if on the non pro the 2x is just digital zoom, is the 2x also digital zoom on the Pro?

Yes, exactly. Apple says that it is “fusion camera”: digital zoom amplified with AI (neural engine) algorithms. I had tested it recently, doesn’t look bad at all but just for fun I cropped image from 1x camera to 2x state and it looks nearly the same as “fusion” 2x zoom

 

[GioGiusi]

You're not going to notice a significant weight difference. For one thing, the iPhone 17 is moving up to a 6.27" display, same as the Pro, so it is bound to get slightly heavier. But even without that, they are the same physical size. You don't really notice the weight difference unless you change display sizes, because the different distribution of weight makes it feel different in the hand. Ultimately, the difference is less than 1 ounce. About the weight of a pencil. You're not going to notice it. Not so much that its worth sacrificing all of the Pro features.

 

[ab2c4]

You're not going to notice a significant weight difference. For one thing, the iPhone 17 is moving up to a 6.27" display, same as the Pro, so it is bound to get slightly heavier. But even without that, they are the same physical size. You don't really notice the weight difference unless you change display sizes, because the different distribution of weight makes it feel different in the hand. Ultimately, the difference is less than 1 ounce. About the weight of a pencil. You're not going to notice it. Not so much that its worth sacrificing all of the Pro features.

I would disagree. Take any Pro vs a non pro of the same size but a one ounce weight difference and the feel in the hand is drastically different.

 

[GioGiusi]

I would disagree. Take any Pro vs a non pro of the same size but a one ounce weight difference and the feel in the hand is drastically different.

OK. It's not.

 

[Paddle1]

Not sure it'd be worth spending extra money if it's like this article says. https://www.macrumors.com/2025/05/30/iphone-17-rumored-a18-chip-8gb-ram/

OK. It's not.

It's pointless to argue as though there are actual specs. The hand feel is already different on the Pro just because of the balance with the larger camera array making it more top heavy than the 16 or 16 PM, never mind getting into the materials.