iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 11 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 11 Pro is 12.2 millimetres0.48 inches shorter and 2.46 millimetres0.10 inches thicker than the iPhone 17 Air.
The iPhone 11 Pro on Amazon (paid link) is a compact device available at a renewed price, but its A13 chip means it is the oldest iPhone still getting updates and likely next to lose them. The iPhone 17 Air (paid link) is vastly newer and lasts much longer, though you trade a tighter grip for that added life and speed. It is time to move to the 17 unless you refuse to grow your phone size. If you want a budget-friendly current device, the iPhone 17e (paid link) is another great alternative.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 11 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 17 Air
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 17 Air
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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 17 Air: 156.2 by 74.7 by 5.64 millimetres, 165 grams. iPhone 11 Pro: 144 by 71.4 by 8.1 millimetres, 188 grams.
17 Air, 11 Pro shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17 Air
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 17 Air 156.2 millimetres, 11 Pro 144.0 millimetres.Height: 17 Air 6.15 inches, 11 Pro 5.67 inches.Width: 17 Air 74.7 millimetres, 11 Pro 71.4 millimetres.Width: 17 Air 2.94 inches, 11 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 17 Air 5.64 millimetres, 11 Pro 8.10 millimetres.Depth: 17 Air 0.22 inches, 11 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: 17 Air 165 grams, 11 Pro 188 grams.Weight: 17 Air 5.82 ounces, 11 Pro 6.63 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17 Air | 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 156.2 millimetres6.15 inches | 144.0 millimetres, 12.2 millimetres less5.67 inches, 0.48 inches less |
| Width | 74.7 millimetres2.94 inches | 71.4 millimetres, 3.3 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.13 inches less |
| Depth | 5.64 millimetres0.22 inches | 8.10 millimetres, 2.46 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.10 inches more |
| Weight | 165 grams5.82 ounces | 188 grams, 23 grams more6.63 ounces, 0.81 ounces more |
| Volume | 65.8 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches | 83.3 cubic centimetres, 17.5 cubic centimetres more5.08 cubic inches, 1.07 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 82 percent, 8 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 5.8 inches, 0.7 inches less |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2736 | 1125 × 2436 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A13 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 1 TB | 64 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 999 dollars, the same |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2019 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 11 Pro is 12.2 mm (0.48 in) shorter, 3.3 mm (0.13 in) narrower, 2.46 mm (0.10 in) thicker and 23 g (0.81 oz) heavier than the iPhone 17 Air. 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). 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 17 Air than the iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 17 Air is 12.2 mm taller and 3.3 mm wider than the iPhone 11 Pro.
Which phone is heavier, the iPhone 17 Air or the iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 11 Pro is 23 grams heavier than the iPhone 17 Air.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 17 Air and the iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 17 Air has a 6.5 inch display, which is 0.7 inch larger than the iPhone 11 Pro screen.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 11 Pro is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands compared to the iPhone 17 Air.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 17 Air and the iPhone 11 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but the iPhone 17 Air is more pocketable.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 11 Pro to the iPhone 17 Air worth it for size alone?
Whether upgrading from the iPhone 11 Pro to the iPhone 17 Air is worth it for size alone depends on your preference.