iPhone 17 vs. iPhone Air, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max: A Quick Comparison

Humpy Adepu

Display & Size: Air is 6.5″, ultra-thin (5.6 mm), lightweight; 17 standard is 6.3″; Pro Max pushes to 6.9″ with a larger footprint.

Chipset & Performance: 17 uses A19; Air, Pro, and Pro Max use A19 Pro — higher GPU cores, better sustained performance.

Camera Systems (Rear): Air has one 48MP wide camera; 17 adds ultra-wide; Pro/Pro Max include telephoto + advanced zoom, macro features.

Front Camera & Video Features: All have 18MP Center Stage front cameras; Pro models offer higher-fps Dolby Vision & ProRes video modes.

Battery Life: Battery increases from ~27 hrs (Air) → ~30 hrs (17) → ~33 hrs (Pro) → ~39 hrs (Pro Max) video playback.

Build & Materials: Air uses a titanium frame; standard 17 uses aluminium. Pros add enhanced cooling and more premium finishes.

Charging & Ports: Pro models & 17 offer MagSafe & fast-charge; Air has a thinner design, lower MagSafe wattage; all use USB-C.

Storage & RAM: Air, Pro, Pro Max start at 256 GB; RAM is higher on the Pro line; 17 has less RAM comparatively.

Price & Value Proposition: 17 is the most affordable; Air costs more for ultra-sleek design; Pro/Max are premium for power, camera, and battery.

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