Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone 17 ($799) 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 | Apple iPhone Air |
|---|
| Price | $799 | $774 |
| Weight | 170g | 165g |
| Chip | A19 | Apple A19 Pro |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 6.5" 120Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Dual | — |
| Battery | 3,948mAh | 3,149mAh |
| Storage | 128GB–512GB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | — |
| Weight | — | 165g |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17
- A19 chip same as Pro
- $400 cheaper than Pro Max
- Sufficient for most users
- Improved camera system
- 5-year software support
- No ProMotion 120Hz
- No ProRes video
- No ultrawide camera lens
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.