A19 Pro performance on iPhone 17 Pro is superior: Up to 69% FPS increase compared to A18 Pro and A17 Pro

Apple has just lifted the review ban on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, paving the way for a series of reviewers to post their impressions of the new flagship line. Among them, the A19 Pro chip quickly became the center of attention, especially in terms of gaming performance. A detailed comparison shows that the A19 Pro is far superior to the A18 Pro and A17 Pro, with a 69% increase in frame rate (FPS) in AAA titles such as Resident Evil 4 Remake , Death Stranding , and Assassin's Creed Mirage .

Aluminum frame + vapor chamber helps A19 Pro achieve outstanding high performance

YouTuber Geekerwan has conducted many tests with the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, in which the gaming ability stands out. The appearance of a series of AAA games on iOS makes the experience that was only available on PC or console now possible to recreate right on the smartphone, thanks to the power of A19 Pro.

Apple's move from a titanium frame to an aluminum frame, combined with the addition of a vapor chamber, has helped the A19 Pro achieve higher sustained power levels, thereby significantly improving FPS compared to previous generations.

Detailed performance results of A19 Pro compared to A18 Pro and A17 Pro:

1. Resident Evil 4 Remake:
   1. A19 Pro: 52.2 FPS (6.1W)
   2. A18 Pro: 33.3 FPS (4.7W) → 56% lower
   3. A17 Pro: 31.6 FPS (4.9W) → 65% lower
2. Death Stranding:
   
   1. A19 Pro: 47.1 FPS (6.1W)
   2. A18 Pro: 29.3 FPS (5.3W) → 60% lower
   3. A17 Pro: 27.8 FPS (4.7W) → 69% lower
3. Assassin's Creed Mirage:
   1. A19 Pro: 29.7 FPS (5.6W)
   2. A18 Pro: 20.4 FPS (4.8W) → 45% lower
   3. A17 Pro: 18.4 FPS (4.5W) → 61% lower
      
      

Good heat dissipation helps A19 Pro "unleash its power"

Although the A19 Pro operates at a higher power level than the A18 Pro and A17 Pro, it does not affect performance. On the contrary, thanks to the aluminum frame and vapor chamber, the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max can maintain high power levels without overheating, ensuring stable FPS.

The biggest highlight is in Death Stranding , where the A19 Pro achieved a difference of up to 69% compared to the previous generation. Meanwhile, the highest FPS recorded in Resident Evil 4 Remake , largely thanks to Capcom's optimized RE engine.

Jessica Tanner

Update 23 September 2025