Apple iPhone 17
#814
Apple iPhone Air
#1114Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone Air
Performance
98.497.6
Camera
96.395.5
Display
95.697.1
Battery
68.754.6
Build
94.497.4
Overall
90.788.5
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 17 features a slightly smaller 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display compared to the 6.5-inch display of the iPhone Air, both offering 120Hz refresh rates and similar peak brightness.
- In terms of performance, both models are powered by high-end chipsets, with the iPhone Air utilizing the A19 Pro, which may provide enhanced capabilities.
- Camera specifications are identical, featuring 48 MP rear cameras and 18 MP front cameras, ensuring high-quality imaging on both devices.
- The iPhone 17 has a larger 3692 mAh battery, while the iPhone Air's battery capacity is 3149 mAh, affecting longevity.
- Build quality differs as the iPhone 17 uses an aluminum frame, whereas the iPhone Air employs a lighter titanium frame, contributing to its reduced weight.
- Both run iOS 26, offering a similar software experience, but the iPhone Air lacks stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone Air
General
Release Date
2025, September 09
2025, September 09
Announced
2025, September 09
2025, September 09
Description
Versions: A3520 (International); A3258 (USA); A3519 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); (China)
Versions: A3517 (International); A3260 (USA, Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3518 (China)Previously rumored as Apple iPhone 17 Slim, iPhone 17 Air
Display
Size
6.3"
6.5"
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1260 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI
1206
1260
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Performance
Chipset
Apple A19 (3 nm)
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Front Camera
18 MP
18 MP
Front Camera Details
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3692 mAh
3149 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3692 mAh
Li-Ion 3149 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)4.5W reverse wired
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)4.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)
Weight
177 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender
Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
· Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
eSIM+ eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC
Software
Operating System
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
OS Version
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No