Apple iPhone 17 Pro 512GB Alternatives: Compared

Why people look for alternatives

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro 512GB is a strong pick — 4.5/5 from 377 Amazon UK ratings — but it isn't the only option. Shoppers usually look elsewhere for one of these reasons:

• •Premium price compared to standard iPhone 17
• •No charger included in the box

Alternative: Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5

The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch with M5 chip combines a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU with 16GB of unified memory and a 1TB SSD. Its Liquid Retina XDR display, all-day battery life and Apple Intelligence features make it a powerful choice for creative work, development and everyday productivity.

It rates 4.5/5 across 54 Amazon UK ratings. Pick this over the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 512GB if m5 chip is fast and efficient for creative and dev work.

• •M5 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU
• •16GB unified memory and 1TB SSD storage
• •14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
• •Up to 24 hours of battery life

Alternative: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in Deep Blue is Apple's biggest and longest-lasting iPhone, pairing a 6.9-inch ProMotion display with the A19 Pro chip, a 48MP Pro Fusion camera system and 512GB of storage. With the best battery life ever in an iPhone, a heat-forged aluminium unibody and Ceramic Shield protection, it is built for power users, creators and anyone who wants the largest screen Apple offers.

It rates 4.6/5 across 214 Amazon UK ratings. Pick this over the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 512GB if huge 6.9-inch promotion display is stunning.

• •6.9-inch ProMotion display up to 120Hz
• •A19 Pro chip with vapour-cooled sustained performance
• •48MP Pro Fusion camera system with 8x optical-quality zoom
• •18MP Center Stage front camera with Dual Capture

Which one should you buy?

If the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 512GB fits your budget, it is still the pick we'd make first in electronics. The aluminium unibody and Ceramic Shield add durability without extra weight. For buyers who want a premium iPhone with ample storage and a refined finish, it is an easy recommendation.