iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone Air: Here is every key difference

Overall, the biggest differentiators between iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air are easily battery life and cameras. Which model you choose will likely have a lot to do with how important those differences are to you.

I was torn between which iPhone to order this year. On one hand, I’m used to the Pro variants, but should I get the new iPhone 17 Air? It’s incredibly thin and represents Apple’s latest innovation. Surely it has to be better, right? Apple marketed it as having “Pro performance inside” with a much sleeker design, and it certainly looks beautiful.

If you’re in the same position I was, I recommend checking out the article above since it breaks down everything between the Air and Pro models.

For my needs, I realized I’d miss the versatility that comes with the Pro’s camera system. I use all the cameras at different times, so losing those options would be a significant downgrade. I also have long days and depend on my phone’s battery to last from morning until night.

That’s why I opted for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and I’m happy with my decision. It features three cameras instead of just one, and the battery life is substantially better than the Air’s, according to reviewers like Marques Brownlee who have started testing its longevity. See his iPhone Air video here.

I do have to say, though, people seem to be impressed at how durable the iPhone Air is, despite being so thin. It “SHOCKED” JerryRigEverything on his durability test.