iPhone 17 vs Open: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 17
Open
Too close to call: 3 of 6 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedOpen8095
- CameraiPhone 178278
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieOpen7688
- BatteryOpen5878
- DisplayiPhone 179062
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueiPhone 176855
- Open has the bigger battery4,800 mAh vs 3,692 mAh
- Open has the bigger screen7.8" vs 6.3"
- iPhone 17 is lighter177 g vs 238 g
- iPhone 17 launched cheaper$799 vs $1,099
- Open has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 18 MP
- Open has more RAM16 GB vs 8 GB
- iPhone 17 has the faster chipApple A19 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 17 and Open are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone 17 for its lighter body (177 g vs 238 g) and lower launch price ($799 vs $1,099), or the Open for its bigger battery (4,800 mAh vs 3,692 mAh) and bigger screen (7.8" vs 6.3").
Lighter: 177 g vs 238 g (61 g less) · Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,099
Larger battery: 4,800 mAh vs 3,692 mAh · Larger display: 7.8" vs 6.3"
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 17 or Open?
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone 17 for its lighter body (177 g vs 238 g) and lower launch price ($799 vs $1,099), or the Open for its bigger battery (4,800 mAh vs 3,692 mAh) and bigger screen (7.8" vs 6.3"). BeastScore: iPhone 17 76.9/100, Open 76.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 17 and Open?
iPhone 17 has a 6.3-inch display and 3692 mAh battery. Open has a 7.8-inch display and 4800 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 17 and Open compare for speed?
iPhone 17 scores 80/100 for performance; Open scores 95/100.
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