Apple iPhone 17e vs Apple iPhone Air
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A19 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4005mAh, 20W | 3149mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black, White, Soft Pink | Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 02, 2026 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 11, 2026 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹64,900 | ₹1,19,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 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 | 1200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Weight | 170 grams | 165 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Ceramic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Apple Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| 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 (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night mode, panorama, Portrait mode, Time Lapse | 3D (spatial) Audio, Action Mode, Cinematic Mode, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Slow-Mo, Time-lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision, OIS, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video | 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Night mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Videos | ||
| Video | Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dolby Vision HDR, 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:Apple iPhone 17e
| Capacity | 4005 mAh | 3149 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 20 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | Beidou, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
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