Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone Air 2
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, 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 76/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone Air 2
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 8810
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Apple iPhone Air 2, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 5 points higher (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (100/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone Air 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A20 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3434654 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 4772 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 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 | 3692 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 40W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 27.x | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Apple iPhone Air 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Apple iPhone 17 by 37.2% 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 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (100/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Apple iPhone Air 2 — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.