iPhone 14 vs iPhone 17 Air
Quick answer
The iPhone 17 Air is 9.5 millimetres0.37 inches taller and 2.16 millimetres0.09 inches thinner than the iPhone 14.
The iPhone 17 Air on Amazon (paid link) brings a faster chip and better endurance in a thinner body, while the 14 (paid link) remains a compact option available at renewed prices. Both run the current software, so choose the Air for a fresh buy and modern features, or the 14 if you need to save money without losing support.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 14
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone 14
from $799 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 17 Air
from $999 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 14: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 172 grams. iPhone 17 Air: 156.2 by 74.7 by 5.64 millimetres, 165 grams.
14, 17 Air shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 14
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 17 Air
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
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Height: 14 146.7 millimetres, 17 Air 156.2 millimetres.Height: 14 5.78 inches, 17 Air 6.15 inches.Width: 14 71.5 millimetres, 17 Air 74.7 millimetres.Width: 14 2.81 inches, 17 Air 2.94 inches.Depth: 14 7.80 millimetres, 17 Air 5.64 millimetres.Depth: 14 0.31 inches, 17 Air 0.22 inches.Weight: 14 172 grams, 17 Air 165 grams.Weight: 14 6.07 ounces, 17 Air 5.82 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 14 | 17 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 156.2 millimetres, 9.5 millimetres more6.15 inches, 0.37 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 74.7 millimetres, 3.2 millimetres more2.94 inches, 0.13 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 5.64 millimetres, 2.16 millimetres less0.22 inches, 0.09 inches less |
| Weight | 172 grams6.07 ounces | 165 grams, 7 grams less5.82 ounces, 0.25 ounces less |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 65.8 cubic centimetres, 16.0 cubic centimetres less4.02 cubic inches, 0.98 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 90 percent, 4 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches, 0.4 inches more |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1260 × 2736 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 12MP f/1.5 | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | 12MP f/2.4 | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP f/1.9 | 12MP |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A19 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 20 hrs | 27 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 256 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 999 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17 Air is 9.5 mm (0.37 in) taller, 3.2 mm (0.13 in) wider, 2.16 mm (0.09 in) thinner and 7 g (0.25 oz) lighter than the iPhone 14. The iPhone 14 measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 172 g (6.07 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).
Also compared with iPhone 14
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 17 Air than the iPhone 14?
The iPhone 17 Air is 9.5 mm taller and 3.2 mm wider than the iPhone 14.
Is the iPhone 17 Air lighter than the iPhone 14?
The iPhone 17 Air weighs 7 grams less than the iPhone 14, but this difference is not noticeable.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 17 Air?
The iPhone 17 Air has a 6.5 inch display while the iPhone 14 has a 6.1 inch display.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 14 is easier to use with one hand and is better for small hands.
Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 14 and iPhone 17 Air fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the size difference enough to justify upgrading from iPhone 14 to iPhone 17 Air?
It depends on whether you prefer a larger screen or a thinner design, as the weight change is minimal.