The iPhone 17 (17, Pro, Pro Max)and iPhone Air launched in September 2025, each targeting different premium smartphone segments. All models differ significantly in design, specifications, and intended audience.
DESIGN and BUILD
- iPhone 17: 7.9mm thick, 177g, standard design with Ceramic Shield 2 front and glass back.
- iPhone 17 Pro: 8.75mm thick, 206g, aluminum frame with vapor chamber cooling and upgraded Ceramic Shield 2 front and back.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 8.75mm thick, 233g, largest model with horizontal camera bar, aluminum and advanced thermal management
- iPhone Air: 5.6mm thick (Apple’s thinnest), 165g, titanium frame, ultra-light, only single rear camera, luxury design focus.
DISPLAY
- iPhone 17: 6.3-inch OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, 3,000 nits peak brightness.
- iPhone 17 Pro: 6.3-inch OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, upgrades in color accuracy and brightness.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.9-inch OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, largest and brightest display in lineup.
- iPhone Air: 6.5-inch OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, slightly larger than standard, but single-camera cutout.
CAMERAS
- iPhone 17: Dual 48MP cameras (main and ultrawide), 18MP front Center Stage
- iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max: Triple 48MP cameras (main, ultrawide, all-new telephoto, up to 8x optical zoom), 18MP front Center Stage, pro video recording (ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, genlock).
- iPhone Air: Single advanced main camera, 24MP front Center Stage, lacks ultrawide and telephoto lenses (compensates with software features)
PERFORMANCE
- iPhone 17: Apple A19 chip, 256GB or 512GB, improved AI features and efficiency
- Phone 17 Pro / Pro Max: Apple A19 Pro chip, more base storage (up to 2TB in Pro Max), advanced vapor cooling for 40% better sustained performance, strongest mobile gaming, and video editing capabilities
- iPhone Air: Apple A19 Pro chip, advanced modem, up to 1TB, but trades some battery for extreme thinnes.
BATTERY LIFE
- iPhone 17: Up to 30 hours video playback.
- iPhone 17 Pro: Up to 33 hours video playback
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Up to 39 hours video playback (largest battery
- iPhone Air: Up to 27 hours video playback (lowest, but efficient).
Price and Segment
| Model | Starting Price (INR) |
| iPhone 17 | ₹82,900 |
| iPhone Air | ₹1,19,900 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | ₹1,34,900 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | ₹1,49,900 |
Summary Of Key Differences :
- iPhone 17: Balanced premium features for mainstream buyers. Dual cameras, standard flagship performance.
- iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max: Best camera system, highest performance, largest displays, professional-grade features for advanced users.
- iPhone Air: Thinnest and lightest, premium materials, single camera, luxury design, focuses on portability and style over camera versatility.
Each model caters to a different user, with Pro series focusing on maximum capabilities, iPhone Air prioritizing design and thinness, and iPhone 17 optimizing value and performance.