Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Apple iPhone SE (2024)
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (2024) runs on the Apple A18. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads — 70/100 vs 67/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,822,701).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1822701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3291
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 8136
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Overall rating 67/100
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Apple iPhone SE (2024), the Apple iPhone 17 Air scores 3 points higher (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Apple iPhone SE (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A18 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1822701 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3291 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 8136 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1170x2532 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | — | — | |
| Charging | — | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 5W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | iOS 18 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- —
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless: 5W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Apple iPhone SE (2024), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Air leads Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 18.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air edges out the Apple iPhone SE (2024) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a better fit for gamers and power users.