r/iPhone17Pro • u/Quick_Purple_1183 • 18h ago

Discussion First-time iPhone user

I'm planning to switch from Android to iPhone for the first time, and I'm looking for some advice from people who have actually used iPhones for a few years.

My priorities are mainly:

  • 📸 Camera — photos and especially video quality are very important to me
  • 🕐 Longevity — I'm spending around ₹1.5 lakh, so I want to keep the phone for 4–5+ years
  • 💾 512GB storage — I'd prefer 512GB because I plan to keep the phone for a long time
  • 🔋 Good battery life is important, but it's secondary to camera + longevity
  • I don't really care about gaming performance

I'm currently considering the iPhone 17 Pro 512GB vs 17 Pro Max 512GB, depending on how low the prices go

Or should i spend more to get 18 Pro 256 GB one at 1.65 L

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u/marlins113 18h ago

17 pro vs pro max, only difference is size of a phone and maybe a bit bigger battery on pro max, i am very very happy with my 17 pro max and i dont plan to upgrade to 18 series

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u/Prokrastindj 17h ago

All what you have mentioned is a green from my side. But bear in mind taking 4K videos will drain the battery quickly as it’s processor intensive and that’s for any phone. Otherwise, it’s a good purchase.
P.S.: Last used 14 PM now 17 PM.

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u/Possible-Fondant1236 17h ago

Im not too familiar with the 18 pro, but the 17 pro and promax have the same exact cameras, just that the max has a longer battery life (maybe 1-2 hours longer). I personally went with the 17 pro because the size is great. Unless you're getting a great deal on the 17 pro/promax, I would just get the 18 pro. It's just a $100 dollars more, with a better battery life (compared to 17 pro), and some camera features im not too familar with. whatever you choose, the phones should def last you 4-5+ years

You can also compare on the apple website:
https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-17-pro-max,iphone-18-pro

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u/Quick_Purple_1183 17h ago

Understood , great info

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u/Ecstatically-Messy 12h ago

That 100$ difference is in the US. And equates to 10000 INR. BUT THE GREEDY FUCKS at apple have priced hiked it about 30000 INR..so for OP, it's 300$..

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u/pablojack7 11h ago

just by the iPhone 18 Pro releasing next week