Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) vs Apple iPhone Air ($774) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Air |
|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $774 |
| Weight | 228g | 165g |
| Chip | A19 Pro | Apple A19 Pro |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz OLED | 6.5" 120Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Triple | — |
| Battery | 4,682mAh | 3,149mAh |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | — |
| Weight | — | 165g |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Best-in-class A19 Pro performance
- Exceptional ProRes video
- Dynamic Island 2.0
- Aerospace-grade aluminum frame
- Longest supported lifespan
- Highest price in lineup
- Lost titanium vs iPhone 16 Pro
- Large form factor
Apple iPhone Air
- 5.6mm — thinnest iPhone ever
- 165g flagship-light
- A19 Pro performance
- Titanium frame
- 3,149mAh battery is the price of thin
- Single rear camera
- No SIM tray anywhere
Apple iPhone Air is the better value at $774. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.