iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 13
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 is 9.5 millimetres0.37 inches shorter and 2.01 millimetres0.08 inches thicker than the iPhone 17 Air.
The iPhone 13 on Amazon (paid link) is smaller and easier to handle in one hand, while the iPhone 17 Air (paid link) offers vastly superior performance and much longer battery life. Choosing between them comes down to whether you prefer a compact daily carry or a modern display and faster chip.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13
Pocket: iPhone 13
Weight difference: Not noticeable
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 13: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.65 millimetres, 174 grams.
17 Air, 13 shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17 Air
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 17 Air 156.2 millimetres, 13 146.7 millimetres.Height: 17 Air 6.15 inches, 13 5.78 inches.Width: 17 Air 74.7 millimetres, 13 71.5 millimetres.Width: 17 Air 2.94 inches, 13 2.81 inches.Depth: 17 Air 5.64 millimetres, 13 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 17 Air 0.22 inches, 13 0.30 inches.Weight: 17 Air 165 grams, 13 174 grams.Weight: 17 Air 5.82 ounces, 13 6.14 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17 Air | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 156.2 millimetres6.15 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 9.5 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.37 inches less |
| Width | 74.7 millimetres2.94 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 3.2 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.13 inches less |
| Depth | 5.64 millimetres0.22 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 2.01 millimetres more0.30 inches, 0.08 inches more |
| Weight | 165 grams5.82 ounces | 174 grams, 9 grams more6.14 ounces, 0.32 ounces more |
| Volume | 65.8 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches | 80.2 cubic centimetres, 14.4 cubic centimetres more4.90 cubic inches, 0.88 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 86 percent, 4 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.4 inches less |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2736 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 19 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 1 TB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 799 dollars, 200 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 17 Air and the iPhone 13 compare?
The iPhone 13 is 9.5 mm shorter and 3.2 mm narrower than the iPhone 17 Air. However, the iPhone 17 Air is much thinner at 5.64 mm deep compared to the 7.65 mm depth of the iPhone 13.
Is the iPhone 17 Air heavier than the iPhone 13?
No, the iPhone 17 Air weighs 165 g, which is 9 g lighter than the 174 g iPhone 13.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 13 is easier to use with one hand and is better suited for smaller hands than the iPhone 17 Air.
Do both the iPhone 17 Air and the iPhone 13 fit in a pocket?
Both the iPhone 17 Air and the iPhone 13 fit comfortably inside a typical men's jeans pocket, though neither fits well in median women's jeans pockets.
How much screen space do you gain by moving to the iPhone 17 Air from the iPhone 13?
The iPhone 17 Air features a 6.5-inch display, which is larger than the 6.1-inch screen found on the iPhone 13.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 13 to the iPhone 17 Air worth it for the size change alone?
Whether upgrading from the iPhone 13 to the iPhone 17 Air is worth it for the size change alone depends on whether you prefer the larger display of the iPhone 17 Air or the easier one-handed reach of the iPhone 13.