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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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 17
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone Air if…
- you want a lighter phone: 165 g vs 177 g Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 5.64 vs 7.95 mm Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.5″ screen Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the iPhone 17 if…
- you want a longer claimed video playback: up to 30 vs 27 hours (manufacturer claims) Source: iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.3″ screen Source: iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK (opens in a new tab)
- you need a physical SIM slot; the other is eSIM-only Source: iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK (opens in a new tab)
Compare the actual changes
Make it personal How are scores calculated?Important features fall outside this scoring model.
See the hardware and feature differences ↓Apple SPEC LEAD
iPhone 17
120Hz ProMotion. A 6.3-inch everyday iPhone.
256 GB · Lavender · UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESiPhone 17 leads on the scored specifications.
Change what matters 8.6 points ahead across your selected display, battery priorities.
Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring
Decision confidence: Limited evidence · 8.6 points apart
Only display and battery can be scored for both phones. This is a lead on those specifications, not an overall buying recommendation.
Camera scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.
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; scores cover published capabilities only. 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
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
iPhone Air
0.2″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone Air
- 6.5″
- iPhone 17
- 6.3″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
BOTH PHONES
Matching native reach.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- iPhone Air
- No telephoto
- iPhone 17
- No telephoto
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
16 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
iPhone 17Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Sources
iPhone 17
The exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Claimed local video playback
In Visual factsiPhone Air27 hours
iPhone 1730 hours
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsiPhone 17
Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Time to 50% wired charge
iPhone Air30 minutes
iPhone 1720 minutes
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsiPhone 17
The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
iPhone AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
iPhone 1748 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Sources
iPhone 17
Two physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone Air6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
iPhone 176.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz
Sources
iPhone Air
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsiPhone 17
Nominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone AirWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
iPhone 17Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Sources
iPhone 17
UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Show 10 more verified differences
USB connection
iPhone AirUSB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
iPhone 17USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Sources
iPhone 17
Connector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
iPhone AirUp to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wireless
iPhone 17Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
Sources
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 specificationsiPhone 17
Playback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
iPhone Air2736 × 1260
iPhone 172622 × 1206
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
eSIM only
iPhone AirYes
iPhone 17No
Sources
iPhone 17
The UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiersCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone Air1
iPhone 172
Sources
iPhone 17
Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiersCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone Air6.5 in
iPhone 176.3 in
Sources
iPhone Air
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsiPhone 17
Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Claimed streamed video
iPhone Air22 hours
iPhone 1727 hours
Sources
Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
MagSafe / Qi2 power
iPhone Air20 W
iPhone 1725 W
Sources
iPhone 17
Up to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Thickness
iPhone Air5.64 mm
iPhone 177.95 mm
Sources
iPhone 17
Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone Air165 g
iPhone 17177 g
Sources
iPhone 17
Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone Air156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
iPhone 17149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
iPhone 17
Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
iPhone Air156.2 mm
iPhone 17149.6 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone Air74.7 mm
iPhone 1771.5 mm
Sources
iPhone 17
Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
iPhone 17UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Sources
iPhone 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 specificationsiPhone 17
UK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiersThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (45)
Main-camera aperture control
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Fixed f/1.6
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Positive system flag is scoped to Fusion Main, not every rear lens.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Continuous autofocus video is explicitly listed; no focus-speed score is inferred.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Ultra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 1730 fps
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Mode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery capacity
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Lithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The manufacturer does not publish RAM capacity in this specification.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17No
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.
iPhone 17 — Technical SpecificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Update policy
iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 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.
Action button
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Physical button expressly identified.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiersEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action mode recording
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Always-on display
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Named support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio Mix
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Named support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published audio playback
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
No audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera Control
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Physical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiersEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem
iPhone AirApple C1X
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsiPhone 17
The mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Body and cover materials
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass back
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
The glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Crash Detection
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Support is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
DisplayPort video output
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
The USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 1730 fps
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Simultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dynamic Island
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Expressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
GPU capabilities
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
These named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR peak brightness
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 171600 nits
Sources
iPhone 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 AirNot verified
iPhone 17No
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
iPhone 17 — Technical SpecificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Included accessories
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Actual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Log recording
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
No named log-capture format is established by this inventory.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Macro photography
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Macro video recording
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Macro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe support
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
MagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone AirRAM not published; 256 GB storage
iPhone 17256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 17
The maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKOne source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Published minimum brightness
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 171 nits
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone Air0
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 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 specificationsiPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
ProRes recording
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qi2 charging maximum
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 1725 W
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Separately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 176.27 in
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Standard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
The checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Emergency SOS via satellite
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Support is named; service and connection limitations remain.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Spatial video recording
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 171080p at 30 fps
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Mode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Typical maximum brightness
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 171000 nits
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
Explicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
US model distinction
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17US A3258 · eSIM only
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
The model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.
Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless networking chip
iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17Apple N1
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17
N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
17 shared fields have the same recorded value.
WHAT THE SCORE COVERS
Score breakdown
Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.
iPhone Air iPhone 17
Display explainedTied on these inputs
iPhone Air: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
iPhone 17: Uses Apple's 3,000-nit outdoor peak, published 460 ppi and maximum adaptive 120Hz. This is a capability model, not a display-quality lab test.
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iPhone AiriPhone 17WeightDiffers
Sources
165g
177g
Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.
WidthDiffers
Sources
74.7mm
71.5mm
Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
5.64mm
7.95mm
Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.
HeightDiffers
Sources
156.2 mm
149.6 mmLabelled height in millimetres.
Form factor
Sources
slab
slabThe physical rigid single-display model description identifies the form.
ColourDiffers
Space Black
LavenderLavender is a listed finish and the existing maintained image selection; it is not a stock claim.
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
6.3″
Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
3000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.
Pixel density
Sources
460 ppi
460 ppi
Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion.
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
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.
6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 HzNominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2736 × 1260
2622 × 1206Directly published pixel dimensions.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
6.27 inStandard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.
Always-on display
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExpressly named in the exact model specification.
Dynamic Island
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExpressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.
HDR peak brightness
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1600 nitsExplicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.
Typical maximum brightness
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1000 nitsExplicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.
Published minimum brightness
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1 nitsPublished minimum, not measured low-light comfort.
DisplayPort video output
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesThe USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.
Native telephoto reach
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
1
2
Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorTwo physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.
Optical-quality reach
Sources
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
2×The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.
Front camera
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocusFront-camera optics and autofocus are read separately from the rear system.
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
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.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
YesSensor-shift OIS is explicitly attached to Fusion Main.
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
60 fpsOrdinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.
Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
60 fpsFront-camera maximum is independently listed.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesPositive system flag is scoped to Fusion Main, not every rear lens.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed; no focus-speed score is inferred.
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Fixed f/1.6One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
30 fpsMode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
30 fpsSimultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.
Audio Mix
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesNamed support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.
Camera Control
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesPhysical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
27 hours
Claimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
30 hours
Published video playback · Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
YesMagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
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.
Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WPlayback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.
Published streamed video playbackDiffers
Sources
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
27 hoursSeparate streamed-video up-to claim.
Time to around 50% wired chargeDiffers
Sources
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
20 minutesThe stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.
MagSafe charging maximumDiffers
Sources
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
25 WUp to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
25 WSeparately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.
MagSafe support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesMagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.
Update support
Sources
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Not verifiedThe retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
iOS 26
iOS 26This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.
Apple Intelligence
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesNamed support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
Sources
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
256 GB storageThe maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.
Compared regional modelConfiguration
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.
UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.
Storage capacity
Sources
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
256 GB
256 GBA listed internal storage option; free space varies with software and settings.
Panel technology
Sources
OLED
OLEDExplicit technology, without inferring measured contrast or motion.
eSIM only (UK configuration)Differs
Yes
NoThe UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.
Ingress protection claim
Sources
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
IP68Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.
USB connector and data transferDiffers
Sources
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.
Device unlock
Sources
Face ID
Face IDTrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.
Apple UK reference price
Sources
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
iPhone 17No source recorded
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Not verified
Cellular modem model
Sources
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Not verifiedThe mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.
Headphone jack
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
iPhone 17iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Expandable storage
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
iPhone 17iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoFixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.
GPU capabilities
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracingThese named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.
Body and cover materials
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass backThe glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.
US model distinction
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
US A3258 · eSIM onlyThe model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.
Action mode recording
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fpsResolution, rate and mode are kept together.
Spatial video recording
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1080p at 30 fpsMode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.
Macro photography
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes48 MP macro photography is expressly named.
Macro video recording
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesMacro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.
Wireless networking chip
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Apple N1N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.
Included accessories
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentationActual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.
Action button
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesPhysical button expressly identified.
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesSupport is named; service and connection limitations remain.
Crash Detection
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesSupport is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.
Show unverified (10)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verified8K recording · Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
iPhone 17Apple debuts iPhone 17
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM capacity
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not publish RAM capacity in this specification.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedThe checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.
Published audio playback
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedNo audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verified40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.
Battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedLithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedUltra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.
ProRes recording
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.
Log recording
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedNo named log-capture format is established by this inventory.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone Air
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Your weighted score83.2 / 100Selected categories: Display, Battery.
(93.00 × 1 + 73.47 × 1) ÷ 2
Display93.0 / 100
Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
ApplePixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.
AppleCategory score = 40.00 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 93.00
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
Battery73.5 / 100
Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.
Selected weight: 1.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 27
77.14 × 65% = 50.14Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
AppleCategory score = 50.14 + 23.33 = 73.47
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
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
Apple iPhone 17
256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026
Your weighted score91.9 / 100Selected categories: Display, Battery.
(93.00 × 1 + 90.71 × 1) ÷ 2
Display93.0 / 100
Uses Apple's 3,000-nit outdoor peak, published 460 ppi and maximum adaptive 120Hz. This is a capability model, not a display-quality lab test.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
Apple UKCategory score = 40.00 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 93.00
CameraNot scored
Published camera facts are shown, but this catalogue has not completed verification of every pro-workflow input required by the v1 camera model. No camera-quality score is inferred from megapixels.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete verification of the four model-defined pro workflows.
Battery90.7 / 100
Uses Apple's up-to 30-hour local-video claim and up-to-50%-in-20-minutes charging claim. Cross-brand confidence is low because test methods differ.
Selected weight: 1.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 30
85.71 × 65% = 55.71Manufacturer up-to local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Apple's playback method differs from Samsung's.
Apple UKAppleManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 2.5
100.00 × 35% = 35.0050% divided by 20 minutes using Apple's 40W-or-higher adapter claim; not a sustained charging measurement.
Apple UKCategory score = 55.71 + 35.00 = 90.71
PerformanceNot scored
No comparable independent cross-platform benchmark is included in this official-spec catalogue.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements.
LongevityNot scored
Apple's checked UK material does not state a model-specific fixed number of software-support years.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Published model-specific software-support duration.
Specifications & verification
Weight177 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.
AppleWidth71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.
AppleThickness7.95 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.
AppleDisplay size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.
ApplePeak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.
AppleClaimed video playback30 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.
AppleClaimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
AppleHeadphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence
Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Apple UKExpandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence
Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.
Apple UKeSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence
The UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.
AppleAppleIP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence
Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.
AppleMaximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.
AppleNative telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence
The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.
AppleAppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.
AppleRear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.
AppleAppleManufacturer list price£899.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple UK
All sources6
- iPhone 17 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Apple debuts iPhone 17Apple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Buy iPhone 17 256GB LavenderApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- iPhone - Battery Test InformationApple · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
- Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
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