iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Air: Apple is once again ready to rock in 2025 with its new iPhone 17 Series. It is expected that there will be four new models in this series – iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. But the ones that are most discussed are iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro. While the Air model is going to change the game in style and thinness, the Pro model is ready to win the hearts of professionals in terms of power and camera. Let us understand this in a friendly and desi way, what is the difference between the two and who is the best choice for whom.
iPhone 17 Air – This ultra-slim
The biggest thing that is coming out about the iPhone 17 Air is its design. It is believed that this could be Apple’s thinnest and lightest phone ever. Weight is only around 145 grams and thickness is only 5.5mm – meaning it will fit in the pocket as if there is nothing. Talking about the screen, a 6.6-inch OLED display can be found with 120Hz Pro Motion refresh rate. Its look is being said to be quite elegant with aluminum body, which will be especially for those who give priority to style and portability.
iPhone 17 Pro – King of strength and power
Now let’s talk about iPhone 17 Pro, which is made for professionals and power users as per the name. It is going to have a titanium frame which will make it very strong. Talking about the display, there may be a slightly smaller 6.3-inch LTPO OLED panel, but it will also have the same 120Hz refresh rate and advanced features like Always-On Display. That is, this phone is a bit heavy, but is going to be far ahead in performance and strength.
Who is the best in camera – Pro or Air?
Now comes the segment that interests every Indian – camera! iPhone 17 Air is said to have a 48MP single rear camera, along with a 24MP front camera. This phone can support things like 4K video recording, night mode and portrait mode, but it will not have the pro level camera features that content creators or pro users need.
On the other hand, iPhone 17 Pro can have a triple rear camera setup – 48MP primary sensor, 12MP ultra-wide and 12MP telephoto lens. The telephoto lens can also have 5x or 6x optical zoom. Also, top features like ProRAW, LiDAR scanner can also be included. The front camera will also be 24MP in this, but the processing and results can be much better.
performance and battery
Talking about performance, both the models can work on A19 series processor. The Air model is expected to get the A19 chip which can have 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. Talking about the battery, it can have a 2800mAh battery, which will use new Silicon-Anode technology, which will allow the battery to give more power in a smaller size.
On the other hand, the iPhone 17 Pro is going to get the A19 Pro chip which will be more fast and powerful. There can also be 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. The battery size can also be bigger – around 4700mAh battery and 35W fast charging support can be available. That is, if you do gaming, video editing or heavy tasks, then the Pro model will be a perfect fit for you.
iPhone 17 series price and Air in India?
Now the question that comes to everyone’s mind in the end – what will be the price? So according to the leak, the starting price of iPhone 17 Air can be around ₹ 89,900. And the price of iPhone 17 Pro can start from ₹ 1,19,900. Both these models can be launched in Apple’s annual September 2025 event, and can also go on sale a few days after that.
Air or Pro?
Look friend, if you are a person who wants a slim, light and stylish phone – which runs without adding weight in the pocket and is good for basic use of social media or photography, then iPhone 17 Air is perfect. But if you want a professional camera, long battery life, heavy performance and premium build, then iPhone 17 Pro is made for you.
