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iPhone 17 vs iPhone Air

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iPhone 17

Apple

iPhone 17

KSh 117,000.00 – KSh 158,000.00

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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.

Key product specifications
FeatureiPhone 17iPhone 17iPhone AiriPhone Air
PriceDifferentKSh 117,000.00 – KSh 158,000.00KSh 118,000.00
DisplayDifferent6.3 inches; LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)6.5 inches; LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
ProcessorDifferentApple A19 (3 nm)Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
RAMDifferent8GB12GB
StorageDifferent256GB, 512GB1TB, 256GB, 512GB
Rear cameraDifferent48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
BatteryDifferentLi-Ion 3692 mAhLi-Ion 3149 mAh
ChargingDifferentWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min
25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
4.5W reverse wired
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
20W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
4.5W reverse wired
WeightDifferent177 g (6.24 oz)165 g (5.82 oz)
Operating systemiOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

Full specifications

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SpecificationiPhone 17iPhone Air
General
BrandAppleApple
ModeliPhone 17iPhone Air
Announced2025, September 092025, September 09
Design
Dimensions149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)
Weight177 g (6.24 oz)165 g (5.82 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass backGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Display
Display6.3 inches; LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)6.5 inches; LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)1260 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display protectionCeramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Display featuresAnti-reflective coatingAnti-reflective coating
Performance
ProcessorApple A19 (3 nm)Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory & Storage
RAM8GB12GB
Storage256GB, 512GB1TB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage technologyNVMeNVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Cameras
Rear camera48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Front camera18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Rear camera featuresDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Rear camera video4K@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, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Front camera featuresHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Front camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Battery & Charging
BatteryLi-Ion 3692 mAhLi-Ion 3149 mAh
ChargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min
25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
4.5W reverse wired
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
20W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
4.5W reverse wired
Software
Operating systemiOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6
Network
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)
· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time)
Connectivity
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 2.0
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Satellite featuresEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite (availability depends on country, carrier and service support)Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite (availability depends on country, carrier and service support)
Durability
Water resistanceIP68 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)
Features
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

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