iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 17 Air

The iPhone 17 Air is 12.2 millimetres0.48 inches taller and 2.46 millimetres0.10 inches thinner than the iPhone 11 Pro.

The iPhone 11 Pro on Amazon (paid link) fits more easily in one hand, but it runs on the oldest supported chip and is likely the next to lose iOS updates. The iPhone 17 Air (paid link) delivers a much faster experience and battery life that carries you through a full day. You pay more for that modern reliability, but the trade-off is worth it if you plan to keep the phone for years.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 11 Pro

Pocket: Same

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
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iPhone 17 Air
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM

Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.

iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
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iPhone 17 Air
from $999 at launch.
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HeightWidthDepthWeight11 Pro144.0 millimetres5.67 inches71.4 millimetres2.81 inches8.10 millimetres0.32 inches188 grams6.63 ounces17 Air156.2 millimetres, 12.2 millimetres more6.15 inches, 0.48 inches more74.7 millimetres, 3.3 millimetres more2.94 inches, 0.13 inches more5.64 millimetres, 2.46 millimetres less0.22 inches, 0.10 inches less165 grams, 23 grams less5.82 ounces, 0.81 ounces less

Height: 11 Pro 144.0 millimetres, 17 Air 156.2 millimetres.Height: 11 Pro 5.67 inches, 17 Air 6.15 inches.Width: 11 Pro 71.4 millimetres, 17 Air 74.7 millimetres.Width: 11 Pro 2.81 inches, 17 Air 2.94 inches.Depth: 11 Pro 8.10 millimetres, 17 Air 5.64 millimetres.Depth: 11 Pro 0.32 inches, 17 Air 0.22 inches.Weight: 11 Pro 188 grams, 17 Air 165 grams.Weight: 11 Pro 6.63 ounces, 17 Air 5.82 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 17 Air. Differences are given against iPhone 11 Pro.
Specification	11 Pro	17 Air

Height	144.0 millimetres5.67 inches	156.2 millimetres, 12.2 millimetres more6.15 inches, 0.48 inches more
Width	71.4 millimetres2.81 inches	74.7 millimetres, 3.3 millimetres more2.94 inches, 0.13 inches more
Depth	8.10 millimetres0.32 inches	5.64 millimetres, 2.46 millimetres less0.22 inches, 0.10 inches less
Weight	188 grams6.63 ounces	165 grams, 23 grams less5.82 ounces, 0.81 ounces less
Volume	83.3 cubic centimetres5.08 cubic inches	65.8 cubic centimetres, 17.5 cubic centimetres less4.02 cubic inches, 1.07 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	82 percent	90 percent, 8 percent more

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	5.8 inches	6.5 inches, 0.7 inches more
Resolution	1125 × 2436	1260 × 2736
Pixel density	458 pixels per inch	460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more
Cutout	Notch	Dynamic Island

Rear main	48MP	48MP
Rear ultra-wide	—	—
Rear telephoto	—	—
Front camera	12MP	12MP

Chip	A13 Bionic	A19 Pro
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	18 hrs	27 hrs

Port	Lightning	USB-C
Wireless	5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0	5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistance	IP68 (6m for 30 min)	IP68 (6m for 30 min)

Storage	64 – 512 GB	256 GB – 1 TB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	999 dollars	999 dollars, the same

Released	Sep 2019	Sep 2025
Status	Legacy	Current

Dimensions

The iPhone 17 Air is 12.2 mm (0.48 in) taller, 3.3 mm (0.13 in) wider, 2.46 mm (0.10 in) thinner and 23 g (0.81 oz) lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro. The iPhone 11 Pro measures 144.0 × 71.4 × 8.10 mm (5.67 × 2.81 × 0.32 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz). The iPhone 17 Air measures 156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (6.15 × 2.94 × 0.22 in) and weighs 165 g (5.82 oz).

Questions about these phones

How much taller is the iPhone 17 Air than the iPhone 11 Pro?

The iPhone 17 Air is 12.2 mm taller than the iPhone 11 Pro.

Is the iPhone 17 Air lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro?

The iPhone 17 Air is 23 g lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro and the weight difference is noticeable.

Which phone has a bigger screen, the iPhone 11 Pro or the iPhone 17 Air?

The iPhone 17 Air has a 6.5 inch screen while the iPhone 11 Pro has a 5.8 inch screen.

Is the iPhone 11 Pro easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 17 Air?

The iPhone 11 Pro is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 17 Air.

Do both the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 17 Air fit in a pocket?

Both the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 17 Air fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.

Is upgrading from the iPhone 11 Pro to the iPhone 17 Air worth it for size alone?

Whether the iPhone 17 Air is worth an upgrade over the iPhone 11 Pro depends on your needs.

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