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iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 14

Quick answer

The iPhone 14 is 9.5 millimetres0.37 inches shorter and 2.16 millimetres0.09 inches thicker than the iPhone 17 Air.

The iPhone 17 Air on Amazon (paid link) is lighter and lasts longer than the iPhone 14 (paid link), but it is wider and taller in the hand. Apple sells the 17 Air for $1,099 now, while the 14 is available renewed for much less. Both run the latest iOS, so pick the 17 Air for endurance or the 14 to save money.

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Easier one-handediPhone 14

PocketSame

Weight differenceNot noticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight17 Air156.2 millimetres6.15 inches74.7 millimetres2.94 inches5.64 millimetres0.22 inches165 grams5.82 ounces14146.7 millimetres, 9.5 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.37 inches less71.5 millimetres, 3.2 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.13 inches less7.80 millimetres, 2.16 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.09 inches more172 grams, 7 grams more6.07 ounces, 0.25 ounces more

Height: 17 Air 156.2 millimetres, 14 146.7 millimetres.Height: 17 Air 6.15 inches, 14 5.78 inches.Width: 17 Air 74.7 millimetres, 14 71.5 millimetres.Width: 17 Air 2.94 inches, 14 2.81 inches.Depth: 17 Air 5.64 millimetres, 14 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 17 Air 0.22 inches, 14 0.31 inches.Weight: 17 Air 165 grams, 14 172 grams.Weight: 17 Air 5.82 ounces, 14 6.07 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 14. Differences are given against iPhone 17 Air.
Specification17 Air14
Height156.2 millimetres6.15 inches146.7 millimetres, 9.5 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.37 inches less
Width74.7 millimetres2.94 inches71.5 millimetres, 3.2 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.13 inches less
Depth5.64 millimetres0.22 inches7.80 millimetres, 2.16 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.09 inches more
Weight165 grams5.82 ounces172 grams, 7 grams more6.07 ounces, 0.25 ounces more
Volume65.8 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches81.8 cubic centimetres, 16.0 cubic centimetres more4.99 cubic inches, 0.98 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.90 percent86 percent, 4 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.5 inches6.1 inches, 0.4 inches less
Resolution1260 × 27361170 × 2532
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutDynamic IslandNotch
Rear main48MP12MP f/1.5
Rear ultra-wide—12MP f/2.4
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP f/1.9
ChipA19 ProA15 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.27 hrs20 hrs
PortUSB-CLightning
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage256 GB – 1 TB128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.999 dollars799 dollars, 200 dollars less
ReleasedSep 2025Sep 2022
StatusCurrentDiscontinued

Dimensions

The iPhone 14 is 9.5 mm (0.37 in) shorter, 3.2 mm (0.13 in) narrower, 2.16 mm (0.09 in) thicker and 7 g (0.25 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 14 measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 172 g (6.07 oz).

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Questions about these phones

How much taller is the iPhone 17 Air than the iPhone 14?

The iPhone 17 Air is 9.5 mm taller than the iPhone 14. The iPhone 17 Air is also 3.2 mm wider.

Which phone is lighter, the iPhone 17 Air or the iPhone 14?

The iPhone 17 Air weighs 165 g, which is 7 g lighter than the iPhone 14. The weight difference is not usually noticeable.

How big is the screen on the iPhone 17 Air compared to the iPhone 14?

The iPhone 17 Air has a 6.5 inch display, while the iPhone 14 has a 6.1 inch display. This makes the iPhone 17 Air screen larger.

Which phone is easier to use one-handed?

The iPhone 14 is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 17 Air. The iPhone 14 is better suited for smaller hands.

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

Both the iPhone 17 Air and the iPhone 14 fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Both phones fail to fit in a typical women's jeans pocket.

Is it worth upgrading to the iPhone 17 Air just for size?

Whether the upgrade to the iPhone 17 Air is worth it depends on your needs. The main changes are a larger screen and thinner body.