Apple iPhone 17 Pro 512GB vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5: Which Is Better?

The quick verdict

Apple iPhone 17 Pro 512GB takes it on buyer ratings — 4.5/5 against 4.5/5. But the ratings alone don't settle it, because these two suit different buyers.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro 512GB

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro in Deep Blue pairs a refined aluminium unibody design with the A19 Pro chip, a 48MP Pro Fusion camera system and up to 33 hours of video playback. Its 6.3-inch ProMotion display, Ceramic Shield front and back, and Apple Intelligence features make it one of the most capable iPhones available.

Amazon UK buyers currently rate the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 512GB 4.5 out of 5 across 377 ratings.

• •6.3-inch ProMotion display up to 120Hz
• •A19 Pro chip with vapour-cooled performance
• •48MP Pro Fusion camera system with 8x optical-quality zoom
• •18MP Center Stage front camera with Dual Capture
• •Up to 33 hours video playback with fast charging

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.

Amazon UK buyers currently rate the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 4.5 out of 5 across 54 ratings.

• •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
• •Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe 3, HDMI and SDXC slot

Where the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 512GB wins

Its clearest advantages:

• •A19 Pro chip delivers fast, efficient performance
• •48MP cameras with excellent zoom and video quality
• •Outstanding battery life with fast charging
• •Premium aluminium unibody build

Where the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 wins

And what it does better:

• •M5 chip is fast and efficient for creative and dev work
• •Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display
• •Excellent all-day battery life
• •Great selection of ports including Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI

Our pick

We'd take the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 512GB. 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.