Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Apple iPhone 17e
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17e leads — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-point difference).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Apple iPhone 17e
- Overall rating 33/100
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Apple iPhone 17e, the Apple iPhone 17e scores 5 points higher (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (96/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Apple iPhone 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 2085000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 3610 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 8810 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2556x1179 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 163 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Apple iPhone 17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (96/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 17e edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Apple iPhone 17e — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use.