Apple256 GB
iPhone 17 Pro Max
More screen. Up to 37 hours of video.
256 GB · Deep Blue · UK A3526 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone Air
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- you want a dedicated telephoto lens (4×); the other lists none Source: iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support (opens in a new tab)
- you want a longer claimed video playback: up to 37 vs 27 hours (manufacturer claims) Source: iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.9″ screen Source: iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support (opens in a new tab)
- you need a physical SIM slot; the other is eSIM-only Source: iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support (opens in a new tab)
Choose the iPhone Air if…
- you want a lighter phone: 165 g vs 231 g Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 5.64 vs 8.75 mm Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.5″ screen Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Apple256 GB
iPhone Air
6.5″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · Space Black · UK A3517 · dual eSIM · MG2L4QN/AFull product profile
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
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Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
0.4″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9″
- iPhone Air
- 6.5″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
17 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 17 Pro MaxApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 6 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
iPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
In Visual factsiPhone 17 Pro Max120 fps
iPhone Air60 fps
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
100/120 fps use the Fusion Main camera; this is distinct from Cinematic mode and does not establish recording quality.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsKeep rear and front camera capabilities separate. A recording mode, autofocus or stabilisation feature can matter for your use; it does not establish independently tested image quality.
Claimed video playback
In Visual factsiPhone 17 Pro Max37 hours
iPhone Air27 hours
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Manufacturer up-to local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Apple's playback method differs from Samsung's.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone - Battery Test InformationiPhone Air
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Time to 50% wired charge
iPhone 17 Pro Max20 minutes
iPhone Air30 minutes
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple claim with a separately sold 40W-capable adapter or higher; not a sustained charging rate.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
iPhone 17 Pro Max48 MP main with fixed f/1.78 aperture; 48 MP ultrawide; 48 MP 4× telephoto; 8× optical-quality crop mode
iPhone AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 17 Pro MaxWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC
iPhone AirWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. The exact UK source explicitly lists these capabilities. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband remain subject to regional availability; compatible equipment, provider and service conditions apply. This is not measured throughput or a new-generation-only advantage.
iPhone 17 Pro Max UK technical specifications — wireless connectivityCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Show 11 more verified differences
Connections
iPhone 17 Pro MaxUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
iPhone AirUSB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A USB 3 cable rated for 10 Gb/s is required; the connector shape alone does not establish this bandwidth.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
eSIM only
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo
iPhone AirYes
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
The UK specification lists nano-SIM plus eSIM and dual-eSIM support.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Native telephoto reach
iPhone 17 Pro Max4×
iPhone Air0×
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone Air
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Optical-quality zoom
iPhone 17 Pro Max8×
iPhone Air2×
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple's sensor-derived optical-quality mode is not a separate native 8x lens.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Defined pro capture workflows
iPhone 17 Pro Max4
iPhone Air0
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Four defined classes: RAW stills (ProRAW), professional video codecs (ProRes/ProRes RAW), log capture (Apple Log 2), and external timing (Genlock). Compatible apps and third-party hardware/software may be required. This calculated inventory is not a camera-quality result.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone 17 Pro Max3
iPhone Air1
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple's model-identification page explicitly lists three rear cameras: Fusion Main, Fusion Ultra Wide and Fusion Telephoto. The 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra modules.
Identify your iPhone model — regional model numbersCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone 17 Pro Max6.9 in
iPhone Air6.5 in
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Nominal diagonal. Apple UK sources disagree on the standard-rectangle measurement (6.86 versus 6.85 inches); actual viewable area is smaller. See the separate rectangular-diagonal evidence.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Claimed streamed video
iPhone 17 Pro Max33 hours
iPhone Air22 hours
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple UK claim; not a mixed-use endurance measurement.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Published wireless charging maximum
iPhone 17 Pro Max25 W
iPhone Air20 W
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
MagSafe and Qi2 maximum with compatible charging equipment. Apple's MagSafe test requires a 30W adapter or higher; this is not measured charging speed.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Thickness
iPhone 17 Pro Max8.75 mm
iPhone Air5.64 mm
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 17 Pro Max231 g
iPhone Air165 g
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Exact UK specification. Weight can differ by configuration; no relative US weight is inferred here.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
iPhone 17 Pro Max163.4 mm
iPhone Air156.2 mm
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Manufacturer dimensions; not a preference or quality score.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
iPhone 17 Pro Max78 mm
iPhone Air74.7 mm
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Compared regional model
iPhone 17 Pro MaxUK A3526 · nano-SIM + eSIM
iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
The comparison retains the UK configuration when the retailer market changes. A model specification does not establish stock or support from a particular network.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportIdentify your iPhone model — regional model numbersiPhone Air
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (43)
Main-camera aperture control
iPhone 17 Pro MaxFixed f/1.78
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Main camera only; the telephoto and ultrawide have different apertures.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirYes
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Sensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirYes
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
iPhone 17 Pro Max30 fps
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Rear-camera Cinematic mode. Ordinary 4K and front-camera recording are separate modes.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Built-in pro camera controls
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
The checked specification lists Camera Control exposure, depth, zoom, cameras, styles and tone; it does not establish the full aperture/shutter/white-balance/histogram workflow listed for iPhone 18 Pro.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum digital zoom in video
iPhone 17 Pro Max15×
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display specification
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone Air6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
No built-in memory-card slot is listed. External USB-C storage for supported recording workflows is a separate capability.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Update policy
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro MaxiOS 27 Preview and CompatibilityiPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Listed operating system
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AiriOS 26
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Intelligence
iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Checked 13 September 2026: Apple lists iOS 27 for release on 14 September. Siri AI starts in English beta on supported devices, with regional restrictions and daily limits for some server features. It is not an iPhone 18-exclusive capability or a promise of every feature in every language.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiOS 27 — compatibility, release and Apple Intelligence requirementsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio Mix
iPhone 17 Pro MaxAudio Mix
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Named in the rear and front recording specifications. The checked material does not establish the newer music-isolation feature or a measured audio-quality result.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery and charging
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirUp to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wireless
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem model
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirApple C1X
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
The checked specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Apple N1 wireless networking chip is a separate component.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Chip manufacturing process
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
The checked A19 Pro specification and launch article do not state the process node. A specification for another A19 variant is not substituted.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Add Cinematic effects after ordinary video capture
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
The checked specification lists Cinematic recording but does not establish the newer ordinary-video conversion feature. Editing footage already recorded in Cinematic mode is a separate capability.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Body and cover materials
iPhone 17 Pro MaxAluminium unibody · Ceramic Shield 2 front · Ceramic Shield back
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Materials and coating names do not establish comparative drop or scratch resistance.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display resolution
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone Air2736 × 1260
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
iPhone 17 Pro Max30 fps
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Simultaneous front and rear capture. This is separate from ordinary single-camera 4K recording.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dynamic Island
iPhone 17 Pro MaxDynamic Island
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
The checked specification names Dynamic Island without a maximum count of simultaneous activities. No absence of an activity feature is inferred.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Form factor
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone Airslab
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
GPU capabilities
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNeural Accelerators in the 6-core GPU · hardware-accelerated ray tracing
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Published capabilities, not independent performance measurements.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Derived from Apple's exhaustive connector specification, which lists USB-C and no 3.5mm connector.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe support
iPhone 17 Pro MaxYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
MagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Panel technology
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirOLED
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Photographic Styles
iPhone 17 Pro MaxLatest-generation Photographic Styles
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple's specification does not identify the Styles 3 feature set listed for iPhone 18 Pro. No exclusive software feature is inferred.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
ProRes 4K maximum with external recording
iPhone 17 Pro Max120 fps
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Requires external recording; not a claim that every lens or the front camera supports this rate.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qi2 wireless charging maximum
iPhone 17 Pro Max25 W
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
The exact UK specification separately lists Qi2 wireless charging up to 25 W. This is a protocol-specific published maximum with compatible equipment, not a measured or sustained charging rate.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
iPhone 17 Pro MaxConflicting evidence
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple UK support and model identification state 6.86 inches; the UK launch article states 6.85 inches. The nominal 6.9-inch size remains separate. This unresolved difference is excluded from numeric comparisons.
Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportIdentify your iPhone model — regional model numbersiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera Reference Image
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
This named feature is not established by the checked iPhone 17 Pro recording specification. Its absence from that page is not proof that all reference-image workflows are impossible.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Smart focus tracking
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Not named in the checked iPhone 17 Pro specification. This does not establish that all subject tracking is absent.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Thermal design
iPhone 17 Pro MaxVapour chamber laser-welded into an aluminium unibody
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple's published construction. The cited sustained-performance claim is not an independent measurement and does not establish superiority over another cooling design.
Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time-lapse video
iPhone 17 Pro MaxTime-lapse video with stabilisation
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
The checked recording list does not state a time-lapse resolution. Ordinary 4K recording does not prove 4K time-lapse.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed typical-use battery life
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
The checked UK specification publishes local and streamed video playback, not a comparable mixed-use hours claim.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
US model distinction
iPhone 17 Pro MaxUS A3257 · eSIM only
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A different regional model. US weight and battery claims are not substituted into the UK comparison; domestic US listing availability remains a retailer check.
Identify your iPhone model — regional model numbersiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless networking chip
iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple N1
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Networking chip identity; not the cellular modem or a measured throughput result.
iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dimensions
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone Air156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Biometrics
iPhone 17 Pro MaxFace ID via TrueDepth in the Center Stage front camera
iPhone AirFace ID
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
One source states more detail of the same fact; the shared details match. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
8 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs73 specificationsiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone Air
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone AirWeightDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
231g
Exact UK specification. Weight can differ by configuration; no relative US weight is inferred here.
165g
WidthDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
78mm
74.7mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
8.75mm
5.64mm
Thermal design
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Vapour chamber laser-welded into an aluminium unibodyApple's published construction. The cited sustained-performance claim is not an independent measurement and does not establish superiority over another cooling design.
Not verified
HeightDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
163.4 mmManufacturer dimensions; not a preference or quality score.
156.2 mm
Dimensions
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
Form factor
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
slab
Colour
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
Not verified
Space Black
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
6.9″
Nominal diagonal. Apple UK sources disagree on the standard-rectangle measurement (6.86 versus 6.85 inches); actual viewable area is smaller. See the separate rectangular-diagonal evidence.
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
3000 nits
Apple-published outdoor peak, not an independent measurement; HDR peak is 1,600 nits and typical maximum is 1,000 nits.
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
460 ppi
Apple publishes 460 ppi directly for this model; no rounded-diagonal calculation is substituted.
460 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
120Hz
Maximum adaptive ProMotion refresh rate; not a constant rate or measured motion-quality result.
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion.
Dynamic Island
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Dynamic IslandThe checked specification names Dynamic Island without a maximum count of simultaneous activities. No absence of an activity feature is inferred.
Not verified
Display specification
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Display resolution
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
2736 × 1260
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
4×
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxIdentify your iPhone model — regional model numbers
3
Apple's model-identification page explicitly lists three rear cameras: Fusion Main, Fusion Ultra Wide and Fusion Telephoto. The 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra modules.
1
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
48 MP main with fixed f/1.78 aperture; 48 MP ultrawide; 48 MP 4× telephoto; 8× optical-quality crop mode
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Front camera
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Fixed f/1.78Main camera only; the telephoto and ultrawide have different apertures.
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximumDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
120 fps100/120 fps use the Fusion Main camera; this is distinct from Cinematic mode and does not establish recording quality.
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
ProRes 4K maximum with external recording
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
120 fpsRequires external recording; not a claim that every lens or the front camera supports this rate.
Not verified
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
30 fpsSimultaneous front and rear capture. This is separate from ordinary single-camera 4K recording.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
60 fpsCenter Stage front camera. Rear Fusion Main and front Cinematic mode have separate limits.
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
30 fpsRear-camera Cinematic mode. Ordinary 4K and front-camera recording are separate modes.
Not verified
Maximum digital zoom in video
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
15×Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
Not verified
Photographic Styles
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Latest-generation Photographic StylesApple's specification does not identify the Styles 3 feature set listed for iPhone 18 Pro. No exclusive software feature is inferred.
Not verified
Time-lapse video
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Time-lapse video with stabilisationThe checked recording list does not state a time-lapse resolution. Ordinary 4K recording does not prove 4K time-lapse.
Not verified
Audio Mix
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Audio MixNamed in the rear and front recording specifications. The checked material does not establish the newer music-isolation feature or a measured audio-quality result.
Not verified
Published professional camera workflowsDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
4Four defined classes: RAW stills (ProRAW), professional video codecs (ProRes/ProRes RAW), log capture (Apple Log 2), and external timing (Genlock). Compatible apps and third-party hardware/software may be required. This calculated inventory is not a camera-quality result.
0Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Optical-quality crop reachDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
8×Apple's sensor-derived optical-quality mode is not a separate native 8x lens.
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
37 hours
Manufacturer up-to local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Apple's playback method differs from Samsung's.
27 hours
Claimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
YesApple lists MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W.
Yes
Time to 50% wired chargeDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
20 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 40W-capable adapter or higher; not a sustained charging rate.
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Claimed streamed videoDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
33 hoursApple UK claim; not a mixed-use endurance measurement.
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
MagSafe / Qi2 powerDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
25 WMagSafe and Qi2 maximum with compatible charging equipment. Apple's MagSafe test requires a 30W adapter or higher; this is not measured charging speed.
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
MagSafe support
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Not verified
Qi2 wireless charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
25 WThe exact UK specification separately lists Qi2 wireless charging up to 25 W. This is a protocol-specific published maximum with compatible equipment, not a measured or sustained charging rate.
Not verified
Battery and charging
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Up to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Apple Intelligence
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiOS 27 — compatibility, release and Apple Intelligence requirements
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Apple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27Checked 13 September 2026: Apple lists iOS 27 for release on 14 September. Siri AI starts in English beta on supported devices, with regional restrictions and daily limits for some server features. It is not an iPhone 18-exclusive capability or a promise of every feature in every language.
Not verified
Update policy
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Listed operating system
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
iOS 26
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 6 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
GPU capabilities
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Neural Accelerators in the 6-core GPU · hardware-accelerated ray tracingPublished capabilities, not independent performance measurements.
Not verified
Body and cover materials
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Aluminium unibody · Ceramic Shield 2 front · Ceramic Shield backMaterials and coating names do not establish comparative drop or scratch resistance.
Not verified
Cellular modem
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
Not verifiedThe checked specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Apple N1 wireless networking chip is a separate component.
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Wireless networking chip
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Apple N1Networking chip identity; not the cellular modem or a measured throughput result.
Not verified
USB connectionDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/sA USB 3 cable rated for 10 Gb/s is required; the connector shape alone does not establish this bandwidth.
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK A3526 · nano-SIM + eSIMThe comparison retains the UK configuration when the retailer market changes. A model specification does not establish stock or support from a particular network.
UK model A3517; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
US model distinction
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxIdentify your iPhone model — regional model numbers
iPhone AirNo source recorded
US A3257 · eSIM onlyA different regional model. US weight and battery claims are not substituted into the UK comparison; domestic US listing availability remains a retailer check.
Not verified
Device unlock
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
Face ID via TrueDepth in the Center Stage front camera
Face ID
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. The exact UK source explicitly lists these capabilities. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband remain subject to regional availability; compatible equipment, provider and service conditions apply. This is not measured throughput or a new-generation-only advantage.
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Storage
256 GBSelected 256 GB UK A3526 configuration. The model-specific support page and model index list 256 GB among the available capacities. This states storage, not RAM or retailer stock.
256 GB
Headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
NoDerived from Apple's exhaustive connector specification, which lists USB-C and no 3.5mm connector.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
NoNo built-in memory-card slot is listed. External USB-C storage for supported recording workflows is a separate capability.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
eSIM onlyDiffers
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
NoThe UK specification lists nano-SIM plus eSIM and dual-eSIM support.
Yes
Ingress protection
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
IP68Apple's controlled-lab claim is up to 6m for 30 minutes under IEC 60529; resistance is not permanent.
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
RAM and storage configuration
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
Not verified
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
OLED
Apple UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
Not verified
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Show unverified (11)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
Not verified8K recording · Not verified for this exact model.
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Chip manufacturing process
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked A19 Pro specification and launch article do not state the process node. A specification for another A19 variant is not substituted.
Not verified
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportIdentify your iPhone model — regional model numbers
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Conflicting sourcesApple UK support and model identification state 6.86 inches; the UK launch article states 6.85 inches. The nominal 6.9-inch size remains separate. This unresolved difference is excluded from numeric comparisons.
Not verified
Claimed typical-use battery life
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked UK specification publishes local and streamed video playback, not a comparable mixed-use hours claim.
Not verified
Camera Reference Image
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedThis named feature is not established by the checked iPhone 17 Pro recording specification. Its absence from that page is not proof that all reference-image workflows are impossible.
Not verified
Add Cinematic effects after ordinary video capture
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked specification lists Cinematic recording but does not establish the newer ordinary-video conversion feature. Editing footage already recorded in Cinematic mode is a separate capability.
Not verified
Smart focus tracking
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot named in the checked iPhone 17 Pro specification. This does not establish that all subject tracking is absent.
Not verified
Built-in pro camera controls
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked specification lists Camera Control exposure, depth, zoom, cameras, styles and tone; it does not establish the full aperture/shutter/white-balance/histogram workflow listed for iPhone 18 Pro.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 17 Pro Max
256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight231 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Exact UK specification. Weight can differ by configuration; no relative US weight is inferred here.
AppleWidth78 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.75 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.9 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal. Apple UK sources disagree on the standard-rectangle measurement (6.86 versus 6.85 inches); actual viewable area is smaller. See the separate rectangular-diagonal evidence.
ApplePeak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · medium confidence
Apple-published outdoor peak, not an independent measurement; HDR peak is 1,600 nits and typical maximum is 1,000 nits.
AppleClaimed video playback37 hoursManufacturer claim · medium confidence
Manufacturer up-to local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Apple's playback method differs from Samsung's.
AppleAppleClaimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
A normalized rate derived from a manufacturer up-to claim, not a sustained charging measurement. Apple requires a 40W-or-higher adapter.
50 percent divided by 20 minutes.
AppleWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple lists MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W.
AppleHeadphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence
Derived from Apple's exhaustive connector specification, which lists USB-C and no 3.5mm connector.
AppleExpandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence
No built-in memory-card slot is listed. External USB-C storage for supported recording workflows is a separate capability.
AppleeSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence
The UK specification lists nano-SIM plus eSIM and dual-eSIM support.
AppleIP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple's controlled-lab claim is up to 6m for 30 minutes under IEC 60529; resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple publishes 460 ppi directly for this model; no rounded-diagonal calculation is substituted.
AppleMaximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Maximum adaptive ProMotion refresh rate; not a constant rate or measured motion-quality result.
AppleNative telephoto reach4×Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Claimed optical-quality reach8×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple's sensor-derived optical-quality mode is not a separate native 8x lens.
AppleRear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple's model-identification page explicitly lists three rear cameras: Fusion Main, Fusion Ultra Wide and Fusion Telephoto. The 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra modules.
AppleManufacturer list price£1,199.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple Newsroom UK
All sources8
- iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- iPhone - Battery Test InformationApple · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- iOS 27 Preview and CompatibilityApple · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Identify your iPhone model — regional model numbersApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- iOS 27 — compatibility, release and Apple Intelligence requirementsApple · accessed 13 Sept 2026
- iPhone 17 Pro Max UK technical specifications — wireless connectivityApple · accessed 15 Oct 2026
Apple iPhone Air
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight165 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width74.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness5.64 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.5 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
AppleRear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
- Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone Air configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- iPhone Air exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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