Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Apple iPhone Air 2
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 79/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone Air 2
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Better camera (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3895
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 9988
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Apple iPhone Air 2, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 2 points higher (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (100/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Apple iPhone Air 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A20 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3434654 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 4772 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 12989 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1260x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 40W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 18 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 27.x | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Apple iPhone Air 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 26.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (94/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (100/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Apple iPhone Air 2 — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.