Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 17 Air
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 70/100 (a 6-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17 Air
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 8810
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Apple iPhone 17 Air, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). 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 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (86/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2156126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3692 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9454 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1290x2796 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Apple iPhone 17 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 17 Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
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 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (86/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Apple iPhone 17 Air — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.