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 — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Apple iPhone Air
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?
- Better display (92/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3692
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9454
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Apple iPhone Air, the Apple iPhone Air scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (73/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Apple iPhone Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2538751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 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 | — | 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 165 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
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 15.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 17 Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (73/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air 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 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Apple iPhone Air — 75/100.
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 30/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.