Apple iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air: ProMotion for Everyone — Complete Review
2025 marks a significant shift in Apple's iPhone strategy. For the first time, the base iPhone 17 features a 120Hz ProMotion display — a feature previously exclusive to Pro models. Alongside it, Apple introduces the iPhone 17 Air, a strikingly slim replacement for the Plus model that prioritizes design and portability.
Specifications Comparison| Feature | iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air |
| Display | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED |
| ProMotion | 120Hz (new), 120Hz (new) |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179, 2778 x 1284 |
| Peak Brightness | 2,000 nits, 2,000 nits |
| Always-On | Yes, Yes |
| Chip | A19 (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU), A19 (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU) |
| RAM | 8GB, 8GB |
| Rear Camera | Dual 48MP (main + ultrawide), Dual 48MP (main + ultrawide) |
| Battery Life | Up to 24h video, Up to 22h video |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm, ~6.0 mm |
| Starting Price | $899, $949 |
Both models include Apple Intelligence, the A19 chip's 16-core Neural Engine, face ID, 25W wired charging, 15W MagSafe, and iOS 19. The iPhone 17 Air is Apple's thinnest iPhone since the iPhone 6.
VerdictThe iPhone 17 brings ProMotion to the masses at $899, while the iPhone 17 Air offers a unique design proposition for style-conscious users. Both deliver excellent performance, great cameras, and Apple Intelligence features at accessible price points.
