Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Apple iPhone Air
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 33/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,000 vs 2,085,000).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Apple iPhone Air
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550000 vs 2085000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3610
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 8810
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Apple iPhone Air, the Apple iPhone Air scores 31 points higher (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (70/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (93/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Apple iPhone Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 2550000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 3850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9800 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2736x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 3149 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 141 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | iOS 26 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 6.0×None×None mm | |
| Weight | — | 165 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Apple iPhone Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 18.2% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (70/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (73/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (93/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air by 31 points (64/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Apple iPhone Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users.