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 — 55/100 vs 33/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,450,000 vs 2,085,000).
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Higher AnTuTu: 2450000 vs 2085000
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 3608
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Apple iPhone 17 Air, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 22 points higher (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 2085000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3610 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 8810 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | — | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
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: —
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Apple iPhone 17 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 17.5% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (43/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (78/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air by 22 points (55/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Apple iPhone 17 Air — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use.