iPhone 17 vs iPhone Air Full Specification Comparison
| Specs | iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
Launch | |||
| Date | September 9, 2025 In Nepal: September 26, 2025 | September 9, 2025 In Nepal: September 26, 2025 | |
| Market Status | In Stock | In Stock | |
Type | |||
| Series | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 | |
| Device Type | Traditional Smartphone | Compact Smartphone | |
Body | |||
| Dimension | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm | 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm | |
| Weight | 177 gm | 165 gm | |
| Build | Back: Glass Front: Ceramic Shield 2 Frame: Aluminium IP rating: IP68 dust and water resistance | Back: Ceramic Shield Front: Ceramic Shield 2 Frame: Titanium IP rating: IP68 dust and water resistance | |
| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue | |
Memory | |||
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5 | 12GB LPDDR5 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB NVMe | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB NVMe | |
| Variant | 8GB / 256GB, 8GB / 512GB | 12GB / 256GB, 12GB / 512GB, 12GB / 1TB | |
| SD Card | No | No | |
Display | |||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.5 inches | |
| Display Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | FHD+ (2622 x 1206 pixels), 19.5 : 9 ratio, 460 PPI | QHD+ (2736 x 1260 pixels), 19.5 : 9 ratio, 460 PPI | |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 | |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | Unspecified | Unspecified | |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (HDR) | 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (HDR) | |
| Others | Always‑On display, HDR10 display, True Tone, Wide color (P3) | HDR10, Dolby Vision | |
Network | |||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA B850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Bands | B1, 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 | B1, 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 | |
| 5G Bands | N1, 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, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave | N1, 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Chipset | Apple A19 (3nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3nm) | |
| CPU | Hexa-core - 2x Performance (4.26 GHz) - 4x Efficiency (2.6 GHz) | Hexa-core - 2x Performance (4.26 GHz) - 4x Efficiency (2.6 GHz) | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Apple GPU (5-core) | |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 26 | |
| UI Version | iOS 26 | iOS 26 | |
| Promised Updates | At least 5 years | At least 5 years | |
Back Cameras | |||
| Modules | Primary: 48MP, f/1.6, 26 mm, OIS, PDAF, 1/1.56” sensor Ultrawide: 48MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, PDAF, 120° FOV, 1/2.55" sensor | 48MP, f/1.6, 26 mm, OIS, PDAF, 1/1.56” CMOS sensor | |
| Features | Dual Capture, Center Stage, Dual Fusion camera system | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | |
| Video | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p @ 25/30/60/120/240 fps | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p @ 25/30/60/120/240 fps | |
Front Camera | |||
| Modules | 18MP, f/1.9, 20 mm, PDAF | 18MP, f/1.9, 20 mm, PDAF | |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | |
| Video | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p @ 25/30/60/120/240 fps | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p @ 25/30/60/120 fps | |
Security | |||
| Fingerprint | No | No | |
| Face Unlock | TrueDepth Face ID | TrueDepth Face ID | |
Audio | |||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | |
| 3.5 mm Jack | No | No | |
| Others | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos | |
Sensors | |||
| Type | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyro, Proximity | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyro, Proximity | |
Connectivity | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band | Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band | |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, NavIC, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, NavIC, QZSS | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C | USB 2.0 Type-C | |
Battery | |||
| Type | Li-Ion 3692 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3149, non-removable | |
| Charging | 40W Fast Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | |
| Wireless Charging | 25W Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging | 25W Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging | |
Extras | |||
| Features | Apple Intelligence, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS via satellite, Siri Assistant, Roadside Assistance | Apple Intelligence, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS via satellite, Siri Assistant, Roadside Assistance | |
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