iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Air
Specs, full price and monthly payments for both phones, side by side.
The short version
- Both use the A19 chip.
- The iPhone 17 has a 6.1-inch display; the iPhone 17 Air has a 6.6-inch display.
- Cameras: iPhone 17 has Dual 48MP Main / 12MP Ultra Wide; iPhone 17 Air has Single 48MP Fusion.
- iPhone 17 has the longer battery rating: up to 26 hours of video versus 24.
| iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | A19 | A19 |
| Display | 6.1-inch | 6.6-inch |
| Cameras | Dual 48MP Main / 12MP Ultra Wide | Single 48MP Fusion |
| Battery (video) | Up to 26 hours | Up to 24 hours |
| Base storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Lowest full price | — | — |
| Lowest monthly | — | — |
Specs come from our tracking sheet; check Apple's official specifications before relying on them.
Deals for both phones
| Model | Retailer / Carrier | Upfront | Monthly | Terms & conditions | Est. total | Source |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life?
Our sheet rates the iPhone 17 for up to 26 hours of video versus 24 hours for the other.
Should I pay in full or monthly?
Paying in full gives you the phone with no contract and no bill credits. Monthly plans spread the cost over a term, often with credits tied to a plan, so the real cost depends on how long you stay. Compare both tables on this page, and see how we treat $0 offers on our deals page.