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 17 Air leads — 70/100 vs 59/100 (a 11-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Apple iPhone 17e
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?
- Better display (92/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Apple iPhone 17e, the Apple iPhone 17 Air scores 11 points higher (70/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Apple iPhone 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2156126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3692 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 9454 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2556x1179 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Apple iPhone 17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 17 Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (92/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
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 70/100, the Apple iPhone 17e — 59/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users.