iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 14 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 14 Plus is 2.16 millimetres0.09 inches thicker and 38 grams1.34 ounces heavier than the iPhone 17 Air.
The 17 Air on Amazon (paid link) is instantly faster and smoother, and the lighter, narrower body makes long use much less tiring. The 14 Plus (paid link) remains a large phone with decent stamina, but its heavier frame shows its age next to the Air. Pay for the Air if you want a modern daily driver, or stick with the Plus only for a bargain. If you prefer something smaller, the iPhone 17e (paid link) is also a great option to consider.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17 Air
Pocket: iPhone 17 Air
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 17 Air
from $999 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 14 Plus
from $899 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 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 14 Plus: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.8 millimetres, 203 grams.
17 Air, 14 Plus 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 14 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 17 Air 156.2 millimetres, 14 Plus 160.8 millimetres.Height: 17 Air 6.15 inches, 14 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 17 Air 74.7 millimetres, 14 Plus 78.1 millimetres.Width: 17 Air 2.94 inches, 14 Plus 3.07 inches.Depth: 17 Air 5.64 millimetres, 14 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 17 Air 0.22 inches, 14 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 17 Air 165 grams, 14 Plus 203 grams.Weight: 17 Air 5.82 ounces, 14 Plus 7.16 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17 Air | 14 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 156.2 millimetres6.15 inches | 160.8 millimetres, 4.6 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.18 inches more |
| Width | 74.7 millimetres2.94 inches | 78.1 millimetres, 3.4 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.13 inches more |
| Depth | 5.64 millimetres0.22 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 2.16 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.09 inches more |
| Weight | 165 grams5.82 ounces | 203 grams, 38 grams more7.16 ounces, 1.34 ounces more |
| Volume | 65.8 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches | 98.0 cubic centimetres, 32.1 cubic centimetres more5.98 cubic inches, 1.96 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 87 percent, 3 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.2 inches more |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2736 | 1284 × 2778 |
| 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 | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 26 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 |
| 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 | 899 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Oct 2022 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 14 Plus is 4.6 mm (0.18 in) taller, 3.4 mm (0.13 in) wider, 2.16 mm (0.09 in) thicker and 38 g (1.34 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 Plus measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.31 in) and weighs 203 g (7.16 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 14 Plus than the iPhone 17 Air?
The iPhone 14 Plus is 4.6 mm taller and 3.4 mm wider than the iPhone 17 Air. It is also 38 grams heavier.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 14 Plus?
The iPhone 17 Air is 38 grams lighter than the iPhone 14 Plus. This weight difference is noticeable.
Is the screen on the iPhone 17 Air smaller than the iPhone 14 Plus?
The iPhone 17 Air has a 6.5 inch display while the iPhone 14 Plus has a 6.7 inch display. The difference is 0.2 inches.
Is the iPhone 17 Air easier to use one handed?
Yes, the iPhone 17 Air is easier to hold one handed. It is better for small hands than the iPhone 14 Plus.
Does the iPhone 17 Air fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone 17 Air fits in a typical men's jeans pocket. The iPhone 14 Plus is larger in a pocket.
Is the iPhone 17 Air a size only upgrade worth it over the iPhone 14 Plus?
Whether the size only upgrade is worth it depends. The iPhone 17 Air is smaller and lighter than the iPhone 14 Plus.