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Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 17e

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 19 Oct 2026
Apple

iPhone Air

6.5″

UK MG2M4QN/A · Cloud White · 256GB · A3517Full product profile
iPhone Air, back exterior, cloud white colour, Advanced 2-in-1 camera system, front exterior, all screen design, Dynamic Island, thin black display border, side exterior, Action button, volume buttons, Side button, Camera Control buttonCloud White
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

Choose the iPhone Air if…

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See the 10 verified differences
Apple

iPhone 17e

6.1″

UK MHRY4QN/A · Black · 512GB · A3634Full product profile
iPhone 17e, back exterior, black colour, Fusion camera system, Apple logo in centre, front exterior, all screen design, notch with TrueDepth camera, thin black display border, rounded corners, straight sidesBlack
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Listed configurations: iPhone Air 256 GB, iPhone 17e 512 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models. Compare both at 256 GB.

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.

Not verified for either phone, so not charted: Pixel density, Refresh rate, Native zoom, Rear cameras. Missing evidence is not a difference.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chip and core configuration

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

iPhone AirA19 Pro chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
iPhone 17eA19 chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Explore the full specifications
iPhone Air

0.4″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone Air
6.5″
iPhone 17e
6.1″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

iPhone Air
Not verified
iPhone 17e
Not verified

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

10 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Chip and core configuration

In Visual facts
iPhone AirA19 Pro chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
iPhone 17eA19 chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Sources

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Up-to local video playback

In Visual facts
iPhone Air27 hours
iPhone 17e26 hours
Sources
iPhone Air

Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using pre‑production iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.

Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specifications
iPhone 17e

Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre-production iPhone 17e units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.

Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Manufacturer marketed display diagonal

iPhone Air6.5 in
iPhone 17e6.1 in
Sources
iPhone Air

Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.

Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specifications
iPhone 17e

Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.

Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Rear camera system

iPhone Air48MP Fusion camera system 48MP Fusion Main: 26mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) Also enables 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto: 52mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels Digital zoom up to 10x Customisable default lens (Fusion Main) Sapphire crystal lens cover True Tone flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Night mode Panorama (up to 63MP) Latest-generation Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Advanced red-eye correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode Photo geotagging Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
iPhone 17e48MP Fusion camera system 48MP Fusion Main: 26mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels Digital zoom up to 10x Sapphire crystal lens cover True Tone flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Night mode Panorama (up to 63MP) Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Advanced red-eye correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode Photo geotagging Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Sources

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Manufacturer display specification

iPhone AirSuper Retina XDR display 6.5-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display 2736x1260-pixel resolution at 460 ppi Dynamic Island Always-On display ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz HDR display True Tone Wide colour (P3) Haptic Touch 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Anti-reflective coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously The iPhone Air display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.55 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
iPhone 17eSuper Retina XDR display 6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display 2532x1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi HDR display True Tone Wide colour (P3) Haptic Touch 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) 800 nits max brightness (typical); 1,200 nits peak brightness (HDR) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Anti-reflective coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously The iPhone 17e display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.06 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer battery and charging claims

iPhone AirVideo playback Up to 27 hours Video playback with iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Up to 40 hours Video playback (streamed) Up to 22 hours Video playback (streamed) with iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Up to 35 hours Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)
iPhone 17eVideo playback Up to 26 hours Video playback (streamed) Up to 21 hours Fast-charge capable Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Sources
iPhone Air

All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using pre‑production iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.

Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specifications
iPhone 17e

All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre-production iPhone 17e units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.

Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Front camera specification

iPhone Air18MP Center Stage camera ƒ/1.9 aperture Autofocus with Focus Pixels Retina Flash Tap to zoom and rotate Centre Stage for photos Ultra-stabilised video Dual Capture Centre Stage for video calls Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Animoji and Memoji Night mode Latest-generation Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps Time-lapse video with stabilisation Night mode Time-lapse QuickTake video up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) Spatial Audio and stereo recording Wind noise reduction Audio Mix
iPhone 17e12MP TrueDepth camera ƒ/1.9 aperture Autofocus with Focus Pixels Retina Flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Animoji and Memoji Night mode Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps Time-lapse video with stabilisation Night mode Time-lapse QuickTake video Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) Spatial Audio and stereo recording Wind noise reduction Audio Mix
Sources

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

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.

Small physical differences (2)
Configuration & compatibility details (4)

Selected storage; RAM remains unlisted

iPhone Air256 GB storage; RAM capacity is not listed by the manufacturer.
iPhone 17e512 GB storage; RAM capacity is not listed by the manufacturer.
Sources

A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.

Exact UK hardware, SIM and cellular specification

iPhone AirUK A3517; Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs) iPhone Air uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards). Learn more about eSIM Learn more about travelling with eSIM; Model A3517 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip NFC with reader mode Express Cards with Power Reserve
iPhone 17eUK A3634; Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) Dual eSIM support Learn more about eSIM Learn more about travelling with eSIM; Model A3634 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 NFC with reader mode Express Cards with power reserve
Sources
iPhone Air

* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.

Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specifications
iPhone 17e

* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular .

Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

UK model wireless capabilities

iPhone AirModel A3517 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip NFC with reader mode Express Cards with Power Reserve
iPhone 17eModel A3634 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 NFC with reader mode Express Cards with power reserve
Sources
iPhone Air

* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.

Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specifications
iPhone 17e

* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular .

Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specifications

An exact-variant identifier or regional network listing, not a difference in capability. Check the bands and model code for your carrier and region.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (16)

Maximum refresh rate

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17e

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.

Expandable storage

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17e

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.

Published support term

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17e

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.

eSIM only

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17e

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.

Headphone jack

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17e

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.

Ingress protection

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17e

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.

Native telephoto reach

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17e

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.

Optical-quality zoom

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17e

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.

Published peak brightness

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17e

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.

Pixel density

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17e

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.

Rear camera modules

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17e

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.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17e

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.

8K recording

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17e

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.

Wireless charging

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17e

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.

5 shared fields have the same recorded value.

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Full specifications

All specs39 specificationsiPhone AiriPhone 17e
165g
Manufacturer device mass
170g
Manufacturer device mass
74.7mm
Manufacturer width
71.5mm
Manufacturer width
5.64mm
Manufacturer thickness
7.8mm
Manufacturer thickness
Manufacturer device dimensionsDiffers
Sources
Width: 74.7 mm; Height: 156.2 mm; Depth: 5.64 mmExact selected UK model; axis labels retained.
Width: 71.5 mm; Height: 146.7 mm; Depth: 7.80 mmExact selected UK model; axis labels retained.
Cloud White
Black
156.2 mm
146.7 mm
6.5″
Manufacturer marketed display diagonal · Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.
6.1″
Manufacturer marketed display diagonal · Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.
Manufacturer display specificationDiffers
Sources
Super Retina XDR display 6.5-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display 2736x1260-pixel resolution at 460 ppi Dynamic Island Always-On display ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz HDR display True Tone Wide colour (P3) Haptic Touch 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Anti-reflective coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously The iPhone Air display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.55 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Super Retina XDR display 6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display 2532x1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi HDR display True Tone Wide colour (P3) Haptic Touch 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) 800 nits max brightness (typical); 1,200 nits peak brightness (HDR) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Anti-reflective coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously The iPhone 17e display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.06 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
2736 × 1260
2532 × 1170
48MP Fusion camera system 48MP Fusion Main: 26mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) Also enables 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto: 52mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels Digital zoom up to 10x Customisable default lens (Fusion Main) Sapphire crystal lens cover True Tone flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Night mode Panorama (up to 63MP) Latest-generation Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Advanced red-eye correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode Photo geotagging Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
48MP Fusion camera system 48MP Fusion Main: 26mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels Digital zoom up to 10x Sapphire crystal lens cover True Tone flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Night mode Panorama (up to 63MP) Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Advanced red-eye correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode Photo geotagging Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
18MP Center Stage camera ƒ/1.9 aperture Autofocus with Focus Pixels Retina Flash Tap to zoom and rotate Centre Stage for photos Ultra-stabilised video Dual Capture Centre Stage for video calls Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Animoji and Memoji Night mode Latest-generation Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps Time-lapse video with stabilisation Night mode Time-lapse QuickTake video up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) Spatial Audio and stereo recording Wind noise reduction Audio Mix
12MP TrueDepth camera ƒ/1.9 aperture Autofocus with Focus Pixels Retina Flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Animoji and Memoji Night mode Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps Time-lapse video with stabilisation Night mode Time-lapse QuickTake video Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) Spatial Audio and stereo recording Wind noise reduction Audio Mix
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
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27 hours
Up-to local video playback · Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using pre‑production iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
26 hours
Up-to local video playback · Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre-production iPhone 17e units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
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Video playback Up to 27 hours Video playback with iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Up to 40 hours Video playback (streamed) Up to 22 hours Video playback (streamed) with iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Up to 35 hours Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using pre‑production iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Video playback Up to 26 hours Video playback (streamed) Up to 21 hours Fast-charge capable Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteryAll battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre-production iPhone 17e units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Manufacturer update-policy information
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No fixed update duration is listed in this manufacturer technical source.No support years or promised major-version count are inferred. The installed operating system is listed separately.
No fixed update duration is listed in this manufacturer technical source.No support years or promised major-version count are inferred. The installed operating system is listed separately.
iOS 26
iOS 26
A19 Pro chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
A19 chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
256 GB storage; RAM capacity is not listed by the manufacturer.
512 GB storage; RAM capacity is not listed by the manufacturer.
Exact UK hardware, SIM and cellular specificationConfiguration
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UK A3517; Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs) iPhone Air uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards). Learn more about eSIM Learn more about travelling with eSIM; Model A3517 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip NFC with reader mode Express Cards with Power Reserve* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
UK A3634; Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) Dual eSIM support Learn more about eSIM Learn more about travelling with eSIM; Model A3634 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 NFC with reader mode Express Cards with power reserve* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular .
Selected nominal storageConfiguration
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256 GB
512 GB
UK model wireless capabilitiesConfiguration
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Model A3517 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip NFC with reader mode Express Cards with Power Reserve* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Model A3634 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 NFC with reader mode Express Cards with power reserve* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular .
USB-C connector with support for: Charging USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
USB-C connector with support for: Charging USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
Face ID Barometer High dynamic range gyro High-g accelerometer Proximity sensor Dual ambient light sensors
Face ID Barometer High dynamic range gyro High-g accelerometer Proximity sensor Dual ambient light sensors
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Apple iPhone Air

256 GB · checked 19 Oct 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

Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.

Apple
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using pre‑production iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.

Apple
Claimed charging rateNot verified

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Published total supportNot verified

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Wireless chargingNot verified

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Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

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Headphone jackNot verified

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Expandable storageNot verified

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eSIM onlyNot verified

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RAMNot verified

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Apple
Pixel densityNot verified

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Maximum refresh rateNot verified

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Native telephoto reachNot verified

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Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

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Rear camera modulesNot verified

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8K recordingNot verified

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Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources2
  1. Apple UK — literal MG2M4QN/A configurationApple · accessed 19 Oct 2026
  2. Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 19 Oct 2026

Apple iPhone 17e

512 GB · checked 19 Oct 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight170 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.

Apple
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback26 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre-production iPhone 17e units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.

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Claimed charging rateNot verified

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Published total supportNot verified

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Wireless chargingNot verified

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Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

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Headphone jackNot verified

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Expandable storageNot verified

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eSIM onlyNot verified

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IP ratingNot verified

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RAMNot verified

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Pixel densityNot verified

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Maximum refresh rateNot verified

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Native telephoto reachNot verified

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Rear camera modulesNot verified

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8K recordingNot verified

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All sources2
  1. Apple UK — literal MHRY4QN/A configurationApple · accessed 19 Oct 2026
  2. Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specificationsApple · accessed 19 Oct 2026
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