Recently, foreign media conducted a comprehensive comparison of the specifications of the iPhone Air and iPhone 17. The media stated that despite the iPhone Air's price being $200 higher (approximately 1,422 RMB), it falls short in several features.
Below is a spec comparison of the iPhone Air and iPhone 17:
Dimensions and Weight: At 165 grams and 5.64 mm thick, the iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone ever, measuring 156.2 mm in length and 74.7 mm in width. The iPhone 17 measures 149.6 mm by 71.5 mm by 7.95 mm and weighs 177 g.
Appearance and Performance: The iPhone Air features a 6.3-inch screen, a polished titanium frame, and the A19 Pro chip. Both the screen and back feature Ceramic Shield technology. The iPhone 17, on the other hand, has a 6.5-inch screen, an anodized aluminum frame, and the A19 chip. Only the screen features Ceramic Shield technology.
Imaging: The iPhone 17 features a dual-camera system (including a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens), supporting macro photography, movie mode, and more. The iPhone Air, on the other hand, only has a single rear camera with limited functionality.
Battery Life: The iPhone 17 has a 3692mAh battery, offering up to 30 hours of battery life and MagSafe wireless charging at up to 25W. The iPhone Air has a 3149mAh battery, offering up to 27 hours of battery life and MagSafe wireless charging at up to 20W.
Price: The iPhone 17 comes standard with 8GB of RAM, with a 256GB version costing $799 and a 512GB version costing $999. The iPhone Air comes standard with 12GB of RAM, with a 256GB version costing $999, a 512GB version costing $1199, and a 1TB version costing $1399.
Foreign media concluded that the iPhone Air is not only $200 more expensive than the iPhone 17, but also lacks many features. However, the iPhone Air has a superior design. Foreign media said that the iPhone 17 is a very reliable and affordable model. Only users who are willing to pay for a more luxurious and slimmer design and can accept some shortcomings should buy the iPhone Air.
