Hot 40 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
Hot 40 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.1/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Hot 40 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro
Hot 40 Pro wins 4 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 17 Pro8090
- CameraHot 40 Pro9085
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieHot 40 Pro8876
- BatteryHot 40 Pro8670
- DisplayiPhone 17 Pro6290
- ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro0100
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueHot 40 Pro9055
- Hot 40 Pro has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,252 mAh
- Hot 40 Pro has a sharper main camera108 MP vs 48 MP
- Hot 40 Pro has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.3"
- Hot 40 Pro is lighter195 g vs 206 g
- Hot 40 Pro launched cheaper$229 vs $1,099
- Hot 40 Pro has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 18 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
- iPhone 17 Pro has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs MediaTek Helio G99
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Hot 40 Pro wins — BeastScore 81.1/100
The Hot 40 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,252 mAh) and sharper main camera (108 MP vs 48 MP). The iPhone 17 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB).
Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 4,252 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · More RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Common questions
Which is better: Hot 40 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro?
The Hot 40 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,252 mAh) and sharper main camera (108 MP vs 48 MP). The iPhone 17 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). BeastScore: Hot 40 Pro 81.1/100, iPhone 17 Pro 81.2/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Hot 40 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro?
Hot 40 Pro has a 6.78-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. iPhone 17 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4252 mAh battery.
How do Hot 40 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro compare for speed?
Hot 40 Pro scores 80/100 for performance; iPhone 17 Pro scores 90/100.
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