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 this time feature a 120Hz ProMotion display and feature the new A19 or A19 Pro processor. Find out immediately below which model is perfect for your use.

Compare all specifications of the Apple iPhone 17 series

Apple's 2025 lineup consists of four devices that differ in size, processor power, camera capabilities and design. We list the main differences for each model for you.

iPhone 17

This is the standard model in the series. It is equipped with the A19 chip and has a dual camera on the back, 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	Double camera (48MP main + 12MP ultra-wide-angle) & 18MP selfie camera
Design	Aluminum body, 7.95 mm thick, 177 grams

Choose the iPhone 17: if you want a complete basic iPhone, now standard with a 120Hz display.

Close-up of the camera module of the iPhone 17 with two lenses and the 17 Pro with three lenses — .

iPhone 17 Pro & 17 Pro Max

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

Size comparison screen iPhone 17 and larger iPhone 17 Pro Max side by side — Handy versus large: the base models' 6.3-inch screen next to the Pro Max's 6.9-inch display

Processor	Apple A19 Pro
Camera	Triple 48MP camera system (main, ultra-wide angle, telephoto lens) & 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 manageable size.

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

iPhone Air

The new model in the lineup is the iPhone Air. This device stands out for its thin and lightweight design. Like the Pro models, the Air is powered by the A19 Pro chip. The device has a single camera on the back.

Side view thickness-comparison of the iPhone 17 Pro, Air and iPhone 17 — .

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

Opt for the iPhone Air: if ultra-thin design and the lowest possible weight are your priority.