Apple iPhone 17 Series: Compare & Choose Your Ideal Model

Apple has announced the new iPhone 17 series, consisting of four different models: the iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the all-new iPhone Air. All devices now feature a 120Hz ProMotion display and are powered by the new A19 or A19 Pro processor. Find out below which model is the perfect fit for your needs.

Compare all specifications of the Apple iPhone 17 models

Apple’s 2025 lineup consists of four devices that differ in terms of size, processing power, camera capabilities, and design. We’ve listed the key differences for each model below.

iPhone 17

This is the standard model in the series. The device is equipped with the A19 chip and features a dual rear camera system consisting of a 48-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera.

Display	6.3-inch Super Retina XDR with 120Hz ProMotion
Processor	Apple A19
Camera	Dual camera (48MP main + 12MP ultra-wide) & 18MP selfie camera
Design	Aluminum body, 7.95 mm thick, 177 grams

Choose the iPhone 17: if you want a fully-featured entry-level iPhone, now with a 120Hz display as standard.

Close-up of the iPhone 17’s dual-lens camera module and the 17 Pro’s triple-lens camera module — Spot the differences: the iPhone 17 Pro (right) has a third telephoto lens for lossless optical zoom

iPhone 17 Pro & 17 Pro Max

The Pro models are equipped with the more powerful A19 Pro chip. Both devices have a triple-camera system, with all three lenses (main, ultra-wide, and telephoto) using a 48-megapixel sensor. The main difference between the Pro and Pro Max is the screen size.

Side-by-side screen size comparison of the iPhone 17 and the larger iPhone 17 Pro Max — Compact vs. large: the 6.3-inch screen of the base models next to the 6.9-inch display of the Pro Max

Processor	Apple A19 Pro
Camera	Triple 48MP camera system (main, ultra-wide, telephoto) & 18MP selfie camera
Display	6.3-inch (Pro) and 6.9-inch (Pro Max) Super Retina XDR with 120Hz
Extras	Aluminum unibody with Vapor Chamber (stays cool during gaming), USB 3.0 port for faster data transfer

Choose the iPhone 17 Pro: if you want the best cameras and performance in a compact size.

Choose the iPhone 17 Pro Max: if you want the very largest screen and the very best specs, without compromise.

iPhone Air

The newest model in the lineup is the iPhone Air. This device stands out for its thin and lightweight design. Just like the Pro models, the Air is powered by the A19 Pro chip. The device has a single rear camera.

Side view thickness comparison of the iPhone 17 Pro, Air, and iPhone 17 — The difference in profile: at 5.6 mm, the iPhone Air (center) is significantly thinner than the Pro (left) and iPhone 17 (right)

Design	Ultra-thin (5.64 mm) and lightweight (165 grams)
Processor	Apple A19 Pro
Display	6.5-inch Super Retina XDR with 120Hz ProMotion
Camera	Single 48MP main camera & 18MP selfie camera

Choose the iPhone Air: if an ultra-thin design and the lightest possible weight are your priorities.