Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone Air
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro; estimated prices are $799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 55/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 has the bigger battery (3692 mAh vs 3149); the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,000 vs 2,450,000).
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone Air
- Bigger battery: 3692 vs 3149 mAh
- Cheaper: $799 vs $999
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550000 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 8810
- Lighter: 165g vs 177g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Apple iPhone Air, the Apple iPhone Air scores 9 points higher (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (13/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 2550000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 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 | 3692 mAh | 3149 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 141 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 26 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 6.0×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 165 g | |
| Price | $799 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 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 Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- 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 and Apple iPhone Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Apple iPhone 17 by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (73/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (13/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (93/100 vs 78/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Apple iPhone Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users.