- Apple has launched its latest lineup of iPhones, and the iPhone 17 Pro features the A19 Pro SoC.
- When tested in Resident Evil 4 Remake, the phone delivers a very solid 30FPS at 1290p.
- This makes it significantly better for gaming than all past iPhones.
Apple officially unveiled the iPhone 17 lineup not too long ago, and by now, these phones are available worldwide. Among the many improvements, the new A19 Pro SoC boasts significant GPU uplifts over its predecessors.
Apple previously made its debut into the world of AAA gaming with the iPhone 15 Pro through titles like Resident Evil 4, Death Stranding, and Assassin’s Creed Mirage, but the results were often underwhelming. Fortunately, the iPhone 17 Pro shows how far Apple has come in just a few years.
Why it matters: Apple’s initial gaming debut was not the best, but the latest results show how quickly the company has evolved.
As tested by MrMacRightPlus, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, which feature the same A19 Pro SoC, are more than capable of handling Resident Evil 4 Remake at the default settings.
When tested at the default 720p settings, the phone is capable of delivering well over 40FPS in almost all scenarios, with frame rates typically staying in the mid-50s range. However, MrMacRightPlus also modded the game to run at 1290p.
This was done using Apple’s proprietary MetalFX upscaling at Quality settings. Once the settings were implemented, the game ran at a surprisingly stable 30FPS at this resolution during the opening section. Even in worst-case scenarios, the A19 Pro SoC maintained 27-28FPS.
A comparison with the iPhone 16 Pro also shows a difference of about 15FPS in like-for-like scenarios, highlighting how far Apple has come with its latest smartphones.
It should be noted that the video only tested Resident Evil 4 Remake at these settings briefly, so sustained performance is still up for debate. However, taking the iPhone’s form factor into account and the AAA nature of Capcom’s latest remake, the results are nothing short of incredible.
Other games like Death Stranding have also been tested by MrMacRightPlus, and they tell a similar story. All in all, the iPhone 17 Pro and A19 SoC are a killer combination for gaming on mobile phones.
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