Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone Air
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 10 differences across 28 checks. 18 answers are identical.
Apple · 2025
iPhone 17
- Screen size
- 6.3"
- Processor
- Apple A19 (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 3692 mAh
- Launch price
- $ 659.00 / € 812.10 / £...
Apple · 2025
iPhone Air
- Screen size
- 6.5"
- Processor
- Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 3149 mAh
- Launch price
- $ 774.97 / € 809.62 / £...
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Yes, 25W | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging speed | 25W wired, 25W wireless | 20W wired |
| Battery capacity | 3692 mAh | 3149 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP68 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 |
| Weight | 177 g | 165 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | Yes, 120Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3" | 6.5" |
| Fingerprint sensor | No, Face ID | No, Face ID |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps |
Basics
| Release date | 2025, September 19 | 2025, September 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 (3 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| Launch price | $ 659.00 / € 812.10 / £ 639.99 / ₹ 98,900 | $ 774.97 / € 809.62 / £ 629.00 / ₹ 119,900 |
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Specifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.