Apple iPhone 17 Lineup Specs: 17, Air, 17 Pro & Pro Max (Full Hardware Guide)

Apple iPhone 17 lineup showing iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max

Apple iPhone 17 Lineup — Quick Comparison

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Model Display Rear Cameras Chip Battery (video) Standout
iPhone 17 6.3″ OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, up to 3000 nits 48MP Dual Fusion + 48MP Ultra Wide; 2× optical-quality zoom A19 (5-core GPU, new Neural Engine) Up to 30 hrs Bright ProMotion display; balanced performance
iPhone Air 6.55″ OLED 48MP Fusion; 2× optical-quality zoom A19 Pro (high efficiency) Up to 27 hrs Thinnest iPhone (5.6 mm), titanium frame
iPhone 17 Pro 6.3″ OLED All 48MP Pro system; up to 8× optical-quality zoom A19 Pro (vapor-cooled) Up to 39 hrs Widest zoom range ever on iPhone
iPhone 17 Pro Max 6.86″ OLED All 48MP Pro system; up to 8× optical-quality zoom A19 Pro (vapor-cooled) Up to 39 hrs Largest display + longest battery

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iPhone 17 — Trusted for business. A delight at work.

Apple iPhone 17 front and back in purple with color options
Balanced power with a bright 120Hz display.
Display6.3-inch OLED with ProMotion up to 120Hz; up to 3000 nits peak brightness; ≈33% fewer reflections; Ceramic Shield 2 front. Measured as a standard rectangle, diagonal ≈6.27″ (actual viewable area is less).
DesignCeramic Shield 2 front (≈3× better scratch resistance); durable enclosure; multiple color options.
Rear Cameras48MP Dual Fusion main system; 2× optical-quality zoom; 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide.
Front Camera18MP with Center Stage; Dual Capture video (simultaneous front/rear).
ChipA19 with 5-core GPU and new Neural Engine.
BatteryUp to 30 hours of video playback; fast charge ≈50% in ~20 minutes (adapter dependent).
Connectivity5G; USB-C with USB 3 transfers; satellite connection when no cellular/Wi-Fi; eSIM-only.
SoftwareiOS 26 (Liquid Glass design, Lock Screen updates, polls in Messages, Call Screening, Hold Assist, Maps/CarPlay).
Apple IntelligencePersonal, private, powerful tools (beta; availability varies).
IT & ManagementZero-touch deployment; built-in frameworks for updates, settings, and policies.
Security & PrivacyAdvanced privacy/security architecture built in.

iPhone Air — The thinnest iPhone ever.

Apple iPhone Air front, back, ultra-thin side profile with color options
Ultra-thin titanium design without giving up speed.
Display6.55-inch OLED. Measured as a standard rectangle, diagonal ≈6.55″ (actual viewable area is less).
Design5.6 mm thin; ultralight titanium frame; Ceramic Shield back (≈4× crack resistance); Ceramic Shield 2 front (≈3× scratch resistance).
Rear Cameras48MP Fusion camera system; 2× optical-quality zoom.
Front Camera18MP with Center Stage; Dual Capture video.
ChipA19 Pro — pro performance in a thin/light design.
BatteryUp to 27 hours of video playback.
Connectivity5G; satellite connection; eSIM-only.
SoftwareiOS 26 with refreshed UI and productivity features.
Apple IntelligenceApple Intelligence (beta; availability varies).
Security & PrivacyAdvanced privacy/security built in.

iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max — As Pro as your work demands.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro front and back in orange with color options
Pro-grade cameras with the widest zoom range ever on iPhone.
DisplaysiPhone 17 Pro: 6.3-inch OLED (≈6.27″ measured rectangle). iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.86-inch OLED (≈6.86″ measured rectangle). Actual viewable areas are less due to rounded corners.
DesignHeat-forged aluminum unibody; Ceramic Shield back (≈4× crack resistance); Ceramic Shield 2 front (≈3× scratch resistance).
Rear CamerasAll-48MP Pro system; up to 8× optical-quality zoom (widest zoom range yet).
Front Camera18MP with Center Stage; Dual Capture video.
ChipA19 Pro with vapor cooling; ≈40% better sustained performance.
BatteryUp to 39 hours of video playback; fast charge ≈50% in ~20 minutes (adapter dependent).
Connectivity5G; USB-C with USB 3 high-speed transfers; satellite connection; eSIM-only activation.
SoftwareiOS 26 (Liquid Glass, Lock Screen updates, Messages polls, Call Screening, Hold Assist, Maps/CarPlay enhancements).
Apple IntelligencePersonal, private, powerful tools (beta; availability varies).
Security & PrivacyAdvanced privacy/security architecture.

Notes & Disclosures

  • Display measurements: ~6.27″ (iPhone 17 & 17 Pro), ~6.55″ (iPhone Air), ~6.86″ (Pro Max). Actual viewable area is less due to rounded corners.
  • Battery life varies by use and configuration; batteries have limited recharge cycles.
  • Fast-charge times depend on adapter, settings, usage, and environment.
  • Satellite features included for a limited time; availability varies by region/conditions and may require a plan.
  • eSIM required (no physical SIM). Policies vary by provider and country.
  • Apple Intelligence features are in beta. Availability varies by region and language.
  • Colors and feature availability may vary by country/region.

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