iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 13 Pro

The iPhone 13 Pro is 2.01 millimetres0.08 inches thicker and 39 grams1.38 ounces heavier than the iPhone 17 Air.

The iPhone 17 Air on Amazon (paid link) trades compactness for a lighter body and longer battery, feeling modern but reaching wider in the hand. You can find the iPhone 13 Pro (paid link) for much less on the renewed market, though it carries more heft and misses newer features. Choose the 13 Pro if you need something small and affordable, or switch to the 17 Air for a sleeker daily experience.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 Pro

Pocket: iPhone 17 Air

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 17 Air
from $999 at launch.
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iPhone 13 Pro
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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 17 Air
from $999 at launch.
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iPhone 13 Pro
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HeightWidthDepthWeight17 Air156.2 millimetres6.15 inches74.7 millimetres2.94 inches5.64 millimetres0.22 inches165 grams5.82 ounces13 Pro146.7 millimetres, 9.5 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.37 inches less71.5 millimetres, 3.2 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.13 inches less7.65 millimetres, 2.01 millimetres more0.30 inches, 0.08 inches more204 grams, 39 grams more7.20 ounces, 1.38 ounces more

Height: 17 Air 156.2 millimetres, 13 Pro 146.7 millimetres.Height: 17 Air 6.15 inches, 13 Pro 5.78 inches.Width: 17 Air 74.7 millimetres, 13 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: 17 Air 2.94 inches, 13 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 17 Air 5.64 millimetres, 13 Pro 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 17 Air 0.22 inches, 13 Pro 0.30 inches.Weight: 17 Air 165 grams, 13 Pro 204 grams.Weight: 17 Air 5.82 ounces, 13 Pro 7.20 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 13 Pro. Differences are given against iPhone 17 Air.
Specification	17 Air	13 Pro

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	204 grams, 39 grams more7.20 ounces, 1.38 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	22 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 GB – 1 TB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	999 dollars	999 dollars, the same

Released	Sep 2025	Sep 2021
Status	Current	Discontinued

Dimensions

The iPhone 13 Pro is 9.5 mm (0.37 in) shorter, 3.2 mm (0.13 in) narrower, 2.01 mm (0.08 in) thicker and 39 g (1.38 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 13 Pro measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.30 in) and weighs 204 g (7.20 oz).

Questions about these phones

How much taller is the iPhone 17 Air than the iPhone 13 Pro?

The iPhone 17 Air is 9.5 mm taller and 3.2 mm wider than the iPhone 13 Pro.

Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 13 Pro?

The iPhone 17 Air is 39 grams lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro.

How does the screen size compare between the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 13 Pro?

The iPhone 17 Air has a 6.5 inch display and the iPhone 13 Pro has a 6.1 inch display.

Which phone is easier to use one handed?

The iPhone 13 Pro is rated as easier to use one handed and better for small hands.

Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket and the iPhone 17 Air is considered more pocketable.

Is upgrading from the iPhone 13 Pro to the iPhone 17 Air worth it for size alone?

The page verdicts state a size only upgrade is not worth it. The iPhone 17 Air is wider and taller than the iPhone 13 Pro.

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