Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 17e

Specs comparison

Add up to three devices side by side to compare their full specifications, features, performance, battery, and key differences in one place. Make informed decisions and find the device that best suits your needs and budget. Search for a device in an empty slot to add it.


2 of 2 devices The best value in a row is marked Best	Change Apple iPhone Air to… Cancel	Apple Apple iPhone 17e View Specs Change
Brand	Apple	Apple
Versions	A3517 (International); A3260 (USA, Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3518 (China)	A3634 (International); A3575 (USA, Middle East, Mexico, Canada); A3635 (China)
Announced	2025, September 09	2026, March 02
Released	2025, September 19	2026, March 11
Availability	Available	Available

Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900CDMA 800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A35171, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A32601, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3518	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A35751, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3634
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A35171, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A32601, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3518	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A35751, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3634
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA, LTE, 5G

Dimensions	156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm(6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight	165 g (5.82 oz) Best	169 g (5.96 oz)
Build	Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield)	Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM	eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time)	· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International/China)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)
Protection / IP Rating	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Display Type	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED	Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10
Display Size	6.5 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) Best	6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1260 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio	1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Pixel Density	~460 ppi	~460 ppi
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Peak Brightness	1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) Best	800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Protection	Ceramic Shield 2Anti-reflective coating	Ceramic Shield 2Anti-reflective coating
Display Features	HDR10, Dolby Vision	—

Operating System	iOS	iOS
OS Version	26	26.3
Update Support	Upgradable to iOS 27.2	Upgradable to iOS 27
Chipset	Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)	Apple A19 (3 nm)
CPU	Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)	Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
GPU	Apple GPU (5-core graphics)	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

RAM Options	12GB	8GB
Storage Options	256GB / 12GB RAM512GB / 12GB RAM1TB / 12GB RAM	256GB / 8GB RAM512GB / 8GB RAM
Storage Type	NVMe	NVMe
Card Slot	—	No

Cameras	Single camera	Single camera
Modules	48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS	48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.

Cameras	Single camera	Single camera
Modules	18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) Best	12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Dolby Vision HDR

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack	No	No

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	6.0, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE
GPS / Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0

Face Unlock	Face ID	Face ID
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other Features	Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)	Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Battery Capacity	3149 mAh	4005 mAh Best
Wired Charging	PD2.0, 50% in 30 min	20W wired, 50% in 30 min Best
Wireless Charging	20 MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) Best	15W wireless MagSafe/Qi2
Reverse Wireless Charging	4.5W	No

Colours	Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue	Black, White, Soft Pink
Models	A3517, A3260, A3518, A3516	A3634, A3575, A3635
SAR	1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) Best	1.20 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)	1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)