Compare Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone Air
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Launch |
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| Version | September 2025 | September 2025 |
Network |
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| Technology | 5G | 5G |
Body |
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| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) | 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in) |
| Weight | 177 g (6.24 oz) | 165 g (5.82 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM or eSIM + eSIM or Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | eSIM + eSIM |
| Design | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield) |
| Others | IP68 dust tight and water resistant, Apple Pay | IP68 dust tight and water resistant, Apple Pay |
Display |
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| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10 | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels | 1260 x 2736 pixels |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Various | - | Anti-reflective coating |
Platform |
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| Operating System | iOS 26 | iOS 26 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 (3 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Memory |
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| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM |
Camera |
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| Primary | 48 MP, f/1.6, (wide), sensor-shift OIS + 48 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide) | 48 MP, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps |
| Selfie | 18 MP + 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) 4K@60fps, 1080p@120fps | 18 MP + SL 3D 4K@60fps, 1080p@120fps |
Sound |
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
Comms |
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| Wifi | a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band | a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features |
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| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Miscellaneous | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
Battery |
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| Battery type | 3692 mAh | 3149 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, 25W wireless, 25W wireless, 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, 20W wireless, 20W wireless, 4.5W reverse wired |
Misc |
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| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue |
| Models | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 | iPhone18,4, A3517, A3260, A3518, A3516 |
| Price | 900 USD | 1200 USD |
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