Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Apple iPhone Air
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro; estimated prices are $1099 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 69/100 vs 64/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the bigger battery (3998 mAh vs 3149); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,590,000 vs 2,550,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the stronger camera (168 vs 141); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 206g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone Air
- Higher AnTuTu: 2590000 vs 2550000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 3998 vs 3149 mAh
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (21/100 vs 9/100)
- Lighter: 165g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1099
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Apple iPhone Air, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 5 points higher (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (21/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (21/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Apple iPhone Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | 2550000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 9800 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2736x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 3149 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | 141 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 26 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 6.0×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 165 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
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 Pro and Apple iPhone Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Apple iPhone Air by 1.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Apple iPhone Air is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (94/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (21/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (93/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 5 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?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Apple iPhone Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users.