Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone Air
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A19 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | 48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3692mAh, 40W | 3149mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality |
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General
| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2025 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 19, 2025 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹82,900 | ₹1,19,900 |
Display
Winner:Tie
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
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| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1206 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2622 pixels | 2736 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Weight | 177 grams | 165 grams | ||
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| Front | Ceramic Shield 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Colour-infused Glass | Ceramic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | Display Port, USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A19 | A19 Pro | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
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| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Advanced red-eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Lens correction (Fusion Ultra Wide), Macro Mode, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Optical Zoom, Panoramic, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Slow Motion, Smart HDR 5, Spatial photos, True Tone Flash, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | 3D (spatial) Audio, Action Mode, Burst Shooting, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, Night mode, panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait mode, Slow-Mo, Time-lapse | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 3D (spatial) video, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Audio Mix, Audio zoom, Cinematic mode, Continuous autofocus video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps, Dual Video, HDR, Macro Video Recording, Night mode Time lapse, Playback zoom, QuickTake video, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video, Time-lapse Video, True Tone flash, Wind noise reduction | 3D (spatial) video/audio, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Video, HDR, Night Video Recording, Sensor Shift OIS, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Agent Siri, AI Image Enhancer, AI Translation, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate, Visual Intelligence | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Tie
| Front Camera Resolution | 18 MP | 18 MP | ||
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| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Animoji and Memoji, Audio Mix, Auto Focus, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Dual Capture, Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Lens correction, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Night mode Time lapse, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, Retina Flash, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Smart HDR 5, Stereo Sound Recording, Tap to zoom and rotate, Time-lapse, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Ultra-stabilised video, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Wind noise reduction | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Dual Video, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Videos | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K 60/30fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 3692 mAh | 3149 mAh | ||
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| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 40 W | 20 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
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| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
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