Tesla Pi Phone vs Apple iPhone 17
Quick Comparison
Tesla Pi Phone has better RAM than Apple iPhone 17. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 17 has better resolution of 2622 x 1206 than Tesla Pi Phone which has resolution of 2448 x 1080. Tesla Pi Phone has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 17
| Name | Tesla Pi Phone | Apple iPhone 17 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 48 MP + 48 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 69999 | Rs. 82900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 19, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Tesla Pi Phone is Rs. 69999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 09, 2025. The cost of Apple iPhone 17 is Rs. 82900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Tesla Pi Phone's 6.73 inch screen. Tesla Pi Phone has AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 17 has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Tesla's phone has only 395 PPI display density. Tesla Pi Phone has 20.4:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 17 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Tesla Pi Phone's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 17's lower 8 GB RAM. Tesla Pi Phone has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Apple iPhone 17 (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Tesla Pi Phone's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 17's 48 MP + 48 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Tesla Pi Phone will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 17's 18 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Tesla Pi Phone has version 13 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 17 has version 26 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Tesla Pi Phone | Apple iPhone 17 |
| General | ||
| Model | Pi Phone | iPhone 17 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 19, 2026 (Expected) | September 09, 2025 |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 26, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 149.6 x 8 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | |
| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 1220 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.73 inches, 1080 x 2448 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1206 x 2622 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.4:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.1% | |
| Glass Type | Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Brightness | 1,000 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,600 Nits Peak Brightness (Hdr); 3,000 Nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor); 1 Nit Minimum Brightness | |
| Features | 1220Hz Touch sampling rate ,1800 nits Maximum Brightness, HDR10 and HDR10+ certified | Dynamic Island, Always-on Display, Promotion Technology With Adaptive Refresh Rates Up To 120hz, Hdr Display, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), Fingerprint-resistant Oleophobic Coating, Anti-reflective Coating, Support For Display Of Multiple Languages And Characters Simultaneously |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | N1,N2,N3,N5,N7,N8 ,N12,N18,N20,N26,N28,N38,N40,N41,N48,N77,N78,N79 | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| Geekbench Score | 9,263 (Multi Core) (v6) 3,617 (Single Core) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GNSS support GPS (L1/L5), Glonass (L1), Galileo (E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1/L5) and NavIC | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC) Digital compass Wi‑Fi Cellular iBeacon micro-location |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient-light Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensors for AirTrigger 6 and Grip Press | Face Id, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 360 degree CPU Cooling Technology | Emergency SOS, Crash Detection, Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip, Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband Chip |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP (Macro) Macro | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS, Also enables 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, IMX972 |
| Camera Sensor | IMX766 | Sony IMX904 |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, HDR10+ | 2x Optical Zoom In, 2x Optical Zoom Out; 4x Optical Zoom Range, Digital Zoom Up To 10x, Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart Hdr 5, Next-generation Portraits With Focus And Depth Control, Portrait Lighting With Six Effects, Night Mode, Panorama (Up To 63mp), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial Photos, 48mp Macro Photography, Wide Colour Capture For Photos And Live Photos, Lens Correction (Fusion Ultra Wide), Advanced Red-eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging, Image Formats Captured: Heif And Jpeg, Video Recording: 4k Dolby Vision Video Recording At 24 Fps, 25 Fps, 30 Fps Or 60 Fps 1080p Dolby Vision Video Recording At 25 Fps, 30 Fps Or 60 Fps 720p Dolby Vision Video Recording At 30 Fps Cinematic Mode Up To 4k Dolby Vision At 30 Fps Action Mode Up To 2.8k Dolby Vision At 60 Fps Macro Video Recording, Including Slow Motion And Time Lapse Slow‑motion Video Support For 1080p At 120 Fps Or 240 Fps Spatial Video Recording At 1080p At 30 Fps Dual Capture Up To 4k Dolby Vision At 30 Fps Time‑lapse Video With Stabilisation Night Mode Time Lapse Quicktake Video Up To 4k Dolby Vision At 60 Fps Sensor-shift Optical Image Stabilisation For Video (Fusion Main) Digital Zoom Up To 6x Audio Zoom True Tone Flash Cinematic Video Stabilisation (4k, 1080p And 720p) Continuous Autofocus Video Take 8mp Still Photos While Recording 4k Video Playback Zoom Video Formats Recorded: Hevc And H.264 Spatial Audio And Stereo Recording Wind Noise Reduction Audio Mix |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP | 18 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) IMX914 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | iOS v26 |
| Custom UI | Tesla UI | |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Hexa Core Processor |
| Fabrication Node | 3nm | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) |
| Video | Yes | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W MagSafe | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 30 hours | |