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Smartphone Smackdown: Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone Air
VS
Apple iPhone 17
Specifications
Apple iPhone Air
VS
Apple iPhone 17
Build Quality
| Device Height | 156.2 mm (6.15 inches) | 149.6 mm (5.89 inches) |
| Device Width | 74.7 mm (2.94 inches) | 71.5 mm (2.81 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 5.6 mm (0.22 inches) | 8 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 165 g (5.82 oz) | 177 g (6.24 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Gold, Blue | White, Black, Blue, Green, Purple |
| Biometric Security | No | No |
| Display Coverage | 88.9% | 91.1% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A19 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4260 MHz | 4260 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 6 (2 + 4) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 2.6 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.26 GHz: Everest | - 4 cores at 2.6 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.26 GHz: Everest |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Apple Neural Engine | Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Apple A19 Pro GPU | Apple A19 GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1620 MHz | 1620 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 768 | 640 |
| Computational Performance | ~2488.3 GFLOPS | ~2073.6 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | iOS 26 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) | iOS 26 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 07:48 hr | 09:21 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 17:33 hr | 19:24 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 96 hr | 109 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 48 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 109 | Digital |
| Camera Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 48 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Ultrawide: 48 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 18 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 20 mm | 23 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Sony IMX914 | Sony IMX914 |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1 micron | 1 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | Yes | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Type | eSIM | eSIM |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| 4G Network Support | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71 | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Mono | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $999 | $799 |
| Sensor List | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 91 | 91 |
| Camera Rating | 86 | 91* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 95 | 98 |
| Battery Rating | 67 | 77 |
| Connectivity Rating | 93 | 93 |
| Overall Review Score | 88 | 90* |
Phone Price Comparison
Apple iPhone Air
$999.00 USD
EUR
845.45
INR
90,537.47
NGN
1,365,188.74
JPY
157,125.72
MYR
3,943.65
CNY
6,936.46
ZAR
16,026.76
RUB
76,924.80
GBP
734.46
CHF
775.82
Apple iPhone 17
$799.00 USD
EUR
676.19
INR
72,411.85
NGN
1,091,877.68
JPY
125,669.12
MYR
3,154.13
CNY
5,547.78
ZAR
12,818.20
RUB
61,524.44
GBP
587.42
CHF
620.50
