iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 17 Pro: Full Specs, Price & Features Ahead of Launch
Apple iPhone 17 series explained — Air vs Pro vs Standard. Key differences in price, performance, and battery.
Apple iPhone 17 Series: Price, Design, Camera, Performance – All You Need to Know
Apple’s iPhone 17 series is set to launch on September 9, and buyers are eager to know how the standard iPhone 17, the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, and the high-end iPhone 17 Pro models differ.
This year, Apple is expected to introduce four models — iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max — with prices rising across key markets, including India. According to leaks, the iPhone 17 may cost around ₹85,000, the iPhone 17 Air between ₹90,000 and ₹1,00,000, while Pro models could start at ₹1,25,000 (Pro) and ₹1,64,000 (Pro Max), with 256GB base storage.
Design: Slimmest iPhone Yet
♦ iPhone 17: Familiar design with a glass back, aluminum frame, vertical camera module; available in six colors (Black, White, Steel Grey, Green, Purple, Light Blue).
♦ iPhone 17 Air: Expected to be Apple’s thinnest phone at 5.5mm, weighing around 145g. Single-lens rear camera, titanium frame, and four colors (Black, White, Light Blue, Light Gold).
♦ iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max: New expanded camera bar, aluminum frame, larger battery and vapor cooling system; colors may include Black, White, Grey, Dark Blue, and Orange.
Display: Brighter & Smoother
♦ iPhone 17: 6.27-inch OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, improved brightness.
♦ iPhone 17 Air: 6.6-inch OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, peak brightness 2000 nits.
♦ iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max: 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED displays with 120Hz ProMotion technology.
Camera: Major Upgrades on Pro Models
♦ iPhone 17: Dual rear cameras (48MP main + 12MP ultrawide), 24MP selfie camera.
♦ iPhone 17 Air: Single 48MP rear camera, 24MP front camera.
♦ iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max: Triple-camera setup — 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom.
Performance: A19 vs A19 Pro
♦ iPhone 17: Powered by A19 chip with 8GB RAM.
♦ iPhone 17 Air / Pro models: A19 Pro chip, 12GB RAM. Air may also include Apple’s in-house C1 modem.
Battery: Pro Models Take the Lead
♦ iPhone 17 & 17 Pro: Larger batteries than predecessors for longer endurance.
♦ iPhone 17 Air: 2900mAh battery — thinner design but shorter battery life.
♦ All models: Up to 35W fast charging and Qi 2 MagSafe wireless charging supported.
Key Takeaways
♦ iPhone 17 Air focuses on ultra-thin design but compromises battery life.
♦ Pro models bring camera and performance leaps for power users.
♦ Standard iPhone 17 offers a balanced upgrade for most buyers.
