iPhone 17 Pro vs OnePlus Open

iPhone 17 Pro

Apple

8.8

Boldest Pro iPhone redesign in years

OnePlus Open

OnePlus

8.7

Best book-style foldable of 2023 — thinner, lighter, better cameras than Z Fold 5

iPhone 17 Pro

What Reviewers Agree On

Battery life is the single biggest improvement and the highlight of the phone — Wired hit nearly 7 hours screen-on time, Notebookcheck says it 'sets new high scores,' Engadget got two-day endurance on the Pro Max, and Reddit users routinely report 10+ hours SoT.
The new laser-welded vapor chamber and aluminum unibody finally fix the heat-throttling that defined the iPhone 15/16 Pro — Digital Trends measured a 35-50% stability gain on 3DMark, Wired saw stutter-free Assassin's Creed Mirage gameplay, and 9to5Mac confirms the heat is spread across the back rather than concentrated in one spot.
The new 48MP / 4x / 8x telephoto camera is a genuine generational leap and brings Apple's zoom flexibility on par with Android rivals for the first time — praised by The Verge, Wired, Engadget, 9to5Mac, Trusted Reviews and Mrwhosetheboss.
A19 Pro performance with 12GB of RAM is the fastest in any phone and crushes every Android flagship in benchmarks — Wired says it 'blew everything else out of the water,' Trusted Reviews measured Geekbench multi-core 9,994, and Phone Arena calls it a 'big leap forward.'

Pros & Cons

iPhone 17 Pro

Pros

Battery life is the single biggest improvement and the highlight of the phone — Wired hit nearly 7 hours screen-on time, Notebookcheck says it 'sets new high scores,' Engadget got two-day endurance on the Pro Max, and Reddit users routinely report 10+ hours SoT.
The new laser-welded vapor chamber and aluminum unibody finally fix the heat-throttling that defined the iPhone 15/16 Pro — Digital Trends measured a 35-50% stability gain on 3DMark, Wired saw stutter-free Assassin's Creed Mirage gameplay, and 9to5Mac confirms the heat is spread across the back rather than concentrated in one spot.
The new 48MP / 4x / 8x telephoto camera is a genuine generational leap and brings Apple's zoom flexibility on par with Android rivals for the first time — praised by The Verge, Wired, Engadget, 9to5Mac, Trusted Reviews and Mrwhosetheboss.
A19 Pro performance with 12GB of RAM is the fastest in any phone and crushes every Android flagship in benchmarks — Wired says it 'blew everything else out of the water,' Trusted Reviews measured Geekbench multi-core 9,994, and Phone Arena calls it a 'big leap forward.'

Detailed Comparison

Battery & Charging

iPhone 17 Pro

The single biggest selling point. The 3,998 mAh battery on the Pro and ~4,823 mAh on the Pro Max (5,088 mAh in eSIM-only markets) deliver Apple's biggest single-generation battery jump in years — Apple claims 33h video on the Pro and 39h on the Pro Max, and real-world reviewers consistently report two-day endurance on the Max and comfortable single-day endurance on the Pro. Wired charging via the new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter hits 50% in 20 minutes (verified), and MagSafe/Qi2 wireless tops out at 25W.

I haven't worried about battery life on either phone — hit nearly 7 hours of screen-on time on the iPhone 17 Pro with 30 percent left, and over 5 hours on the Pro Max with 55 percent remaining.
The Apple smartphone sets new high scores for battery runtimes — 'fabulous battery life' is one of the headline pros in the verdict.
The Pro Max made it to the end of Saturday before dropping to 20 percent after being charged on Thursday morning — two full days of use is genuinely achievable on the larger model.
Charging hits 51% in 20 minutes with a 40W plug (matching Apple's claim) and a full charge takes 80 minutes — about 25 minutes faster than the iPhone Air.

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Deal Breakers

Aluminum is genuinely more scratch-prone than the titanium it replaced — Mashable documented 'scratchgate' with anodization chipping at the Camera Plateau edges, Wired confirms scratches even on review units, and r/iphone has multiple threads of owners reporting finish wear within days of unboxing.
Apple Intelligence remains a footnote two years in — Trusted Reviews calls it 'merely a footnote,' The Verge's pro list includes 'What's up with Siri?' as a Bad, and r/apple commenters openly speculate Apple may abandon it as a primary marketing pitch.
The new Camera Plateau two-tone design is the most polarizing iPhone design in years — Ars Technica calls it 'lumpy,' 9to5Mac says it's a 'step backwards as a look, don't touch design,' and r/gadgets headlines call it 'the most un-Jony Ive iPhone ever.'
It's heavier and chunkier than the iPhone 16 Pro — 206g vs 199g on the Pro, 233g vs 227g on the Pro Max, with Wired saying the phones 'feel like bricks compared to the iPhone Air' and multiple Reddit users complaining they need a case for grip.
At $1,099 the value math is harder than ever because the regular iPhone 17 ($799) now shares the same 6.3-inch ProMotion display, Center Stage selfie camera, A19 chip, 256GB base storage and 3,000-nit brightness — The Verge, Engadget, Pocket-lint and Reddit's r/gadgets all argue most people should get the base iPhone 17 instead.

OnePlus Open

What Reviewers Agree On

Best book-style foldable hardware of 2023 — thinner (5.8mm unfolded), lighter (245g) than Z Fold 5 (253g)
Cover screen aspect ratio (20:9) finally works like a real phone, unlike Z Fold 5's narrow 23.1:9
Inner display crease is meaningfully less visible than the Z Fold 5's — most-praised hinge design of the era
Hasselblad triple cameras (48MP main + 64MP 3x telephoto + 48MP ultrawide) outshoot the Z Fold 5 noticeably
67W wired + 50W wireless charging — dramatically faster than Z Fold 5's 25W wired / no wireless
OxygenOS Open Canvas multitasking — best foldable software outside Samsung One UI

Deal Breakers

IPX4 water resistance only — no dust rating; Z Fold 5 has IPX8 (full water immersion)
Only 4 OS + 5 years of security — short vs Pixel Fold's 7 years
No S Pen support — Samsung Z Fold 5's biggest software advantage
Alert Slider is missing from this OnePlus model (only foldable without it)
$1,699 launch was 'less expensive than Z Fold 5 by $100' but still steep for a first-gen foldable

Cons

Aluminum is genuinely more scratch-prone than the titanium it replaced — Mashable documented 'scratchgate' with anodization chipping at the Camera Plateau edges, Wired confirms scratches even on review units, and r/iphone has multiple threads of owners reporting finish wear within days of unboxing.
Apple Intelligence remains a footnote two years in — Trusted Reviews calls it 'merely a footnote,' The Verge's pro list includes 'What's up with Siri?' as a Bad, and r/apple commenters openly speculate Apple may abandon it as a primary marketing pitch.
The new Camera Plateau two-tone design is the most polarizing iPhone design in years — Ars Technica calls it 'lumpy,' 9to5Mac says it's a 'step backwards as a look, don't touch design,' and r/gadgets headlines call it 'the most un-Jony Ive iPhone ever.'
It's heavier and chunkier than the iPhone 16 Pro — 206g vs 199g on the Pro, 233g vs 227g on the Pro Max, with Wired saying the phones 'feel like bricks compared to the iPhone Air' and multiple Reddit users complaining they need a case for grip.
At $1,099 the value math is harder than ever because the regular iPhone 17 ($799) now shares the same 6.3-inch ProMotion display, Center Stage selfie camera, A19 chip, 256GB base storage and 3,000-nit brightness — The Verge, Engadget, Pocket-lint and Reddit's r/gadgets all argue most people should get the base iPhone 17 instead.

OnePlus Open

Pros

Best book-style foldable hardware of 2023 — thinner (5.8mm unfolded), lighter (245g) than Z Fold 5 (253g)
Cover screen aspect ratio (20:9) finally works like a real phone, unlike Z Fold 5's narrow 23.1:9
Inner display crease is meaningfully less visible than the Z Fold 5's — most-praised hinge design of the era
Hasselblad triple cameras (48MP main + 64MP 3x telephoto + 48MP ultrawide) outshoot the Z Fold 5 noticeably
67W wired + 50W wireless charging — dramatically faster than Z Fold 5's 25W wired / no wireless
OxygenOS Open Canvas multitasking — best foldable software outside Samsung One UI

Cons

IPX4 water resistance only — no dust rating; Z Fold 5 has IPX8 (full water immersion)
Only 4 OS + 5 years of security — short vs Pixel Fold's 7 years
No S Pen support — Samsung Z Fold 5's biggest software advantage
Alert Slider is missing from this OnePlus model (only foldable without it)
$1,699 launch was 'less expensive than Z Fold 5 by $100' but still steep for a first-gen foldable

Value & Verdict

iPhone 17 Pro

The iPhone 17 Pro starts at $1,099 (a $100 increase from the iPhone 16 Pro) for 256GB; the Pro Max starts at $1,199. Reviewers near-universally consider it Apple's best iPhone ever in raw capability — but the value calculus is unusually complicated this year because the regular iPhone 17 ($799) now shares the same 6.3-inch ProMotion display, A19 chip, Center Stage selfie camera, 256GB base storage and 3,000-nit brightness for $300 less. Almost every publication recommends the base iPhone 17 for 'most people' and reserves the Pro for video creators, enthusiasts upgrading from iPhone 14 or older, and zoom-camera buyers.

The iPhone 17 Pro is for people who really want more camera options, even longer battery life, slightly faster charging — most people should buy the regular iPhone 17 instead.
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are a significant update and the most exciting iPhone generation in a very long time.
This isn't the biggest upgrade, but the iPhone Air taking the 'flashiest' crown has let the iPhone 17 Pro sacrifice some of its looks for a more practical device that's easy to recommend.
Enthusiasts who care about benchmarks, performance and cooling should buy the iPhone 17 Pro — the new processor is a big leap forward and 12GB of RAM makes it more future-proof.
iPhone 15 owners and newer don't need to upgrade — better heat management, better battery life and improved cameras are great but mainly meaningful coming from iPhone 14 or older.
The base iPhone 17 has maybe 80-90% of the features of the Pro model, and for most people 100% of the features that matter — best value iPhone Apple has released in years.
The iPhone 17 Pro feels a lot like the Apple Watch Ultra — proudly industrialized, function over form, made for actual 'pros' rather than the general iPhone audience.
Per IDC and Counterpoint data, the iPhone 17 line set a Q1 2026 sales record, with the regular iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max ranking as two of the world's best-selling smartphones — Apple's pricing strategy of holding the Pro at $1,099 is clearly working.
iPhone 17 Pro demand broke records with the longest wait times since the iPhone 11 — Apple is clearly delivering a phone people want, even if reviewers wish more of them just bought the base iPhone 17 instead.
Coming from a Pixel 8 Pro after two months, the iPhone 17 Pro's battery alone is worth the switch — 'it's very unusual for me to finish a day now with less than 50% on my iPhone whereas my Pixel 8 Pro would need charging at least once during the day.'

OnePlus Open

$1,699 launch — $100 less than Z Fold 5's $1,799 and meaningfully better hardware. Best book-style foldable of 2023 per The Verge/Engadget; Samsung wins on water resistance and S Pen.

Launched at $1,699 — $100 less than Z Fold 5's $1,799. Aggressive pricing for the best book-style foldable hardware of 2023.
At $900-1200 used in 2026 — the OnePlus Open is the smart book-foldable buy for camera + multitasking buyers, with Galaxy Z Fold 7 ($2K) makes the Open look even better value.
Engadget verdict: 'best book-style foldable of 2023' — thinner, lighter, better cameras and faster charging than Z Fold 5.
vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 ($1,799): OnePlus wins on cameras, weight/thinness, hinge crease, charging speed; Samsung wins on IPX8, S Pen, longer foldable track record.
vs Pixel Fold ($1,799): OnePlus wins on cameras + multitasking + faster charging; Pixel wins on 7-year update commitment.