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iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 15 Pro

Quick answer

The iPhone 15 Pro is 2.61 millimetres0.10 inches thicker and 22 grams0.78 ounces heavier than the iPhone 17 Air.

You won't feel the chip change day to day, but you will notice the screen space on the iPhone 17 Air on Amazon (paid link) and the way it sits in the hand. The iPhone 15 Pro (paid link) is easier to manage with one hand and sells renewed for far less. If you want the thinner profile and longer battery life, go for the iPhone 17 Air.

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Easier one-handediPhone 15 Pro

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Weight differenceNot noticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight17 Air156.2 millimetres6.15 inches74.7 millimetres2.94 inches5.64 millimetres0.22 inches165 grams5.82 ounces15 Pro146.6 millimetres, 9.6 millimetres less5.77 inches, 0.38 inches less70.6 millimetres, 4.1 millimetres less2.78 inches, 0.16 inches less8.25 millimetres, 2.61 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.10 inches more187 grams, 22 grams more6.60 ounces, 0.78 ounces more

Height: 17 Air 156.2 millimetres, 15 Pro 146.6 millimetres.Height: 17 Air 6.15 inches, 15 Pro 5.77 inches.Width: 17 Air 74.7 millimetres, 15 Pro 70.6 millimetres.Width: 17 Air 2.94 inches, 15 Pro 2.78 inches.Depth: 17 Air 5.64 millimetres, 15 Pro 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 17 Air 0.22 inches, 15 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: 17 Air 165 grams, 15 Pro 187 grams.Weight: 17 Air 5.82 ounces, 15 Pro 6.60 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 15 Pro. Differences are given against iPhone 17 Air.
Specification17 Air15 Pro
Height156.2 millimetres6.15 inches146.6 millimetres, 9.6 millimetres less5.77 inches, 0.38 inches less
Width74.7 millimetres2.94 inches70.6 millimetres, 4.1 millimetres less2.78 inches, 0.16 inches less
Depth5.64 millimetres0.22 inches8.25 millimetres, 2.61 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.10 inches more
Weight165 grams5.82 ounces187 grams, 22 grams more6.60 ounces, 0.78 ounces more
Volume65.8 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches85.4 cubic centimetres, 19.6 cubic centimetres more5.21 cubic inches, 1.19 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.90 percent89 percent, 1 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.5 inches6.1 inches, 0.4 inches less
Resolution1260 × 27361179 × 2556
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutDynamic IslandDynamic Island
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA19 ProA17 Pro
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.27 hrs23 hrs
PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage256 GB – 1 TB128 GB – 1 TB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.999 dollars999 dollars, the same
ReleasedSep 2025Sep 2023
StatusCurrentDiscontinued

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Questions about these phones

How do the dimensions of the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 15 Pro compare?

The iPhone 15 Pro is 9.6 mm shorter and 4.1 mm narrower than the iPhone 17 Air. However, the iPhone 17 Air features a much thinner profile at 5.64 mm compared to the 8.25 mm depth of the iPhone 15 Pro.

Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 15 Pro?

The iPhone 17 Air weighs 165 g, which makes it 22 g lighter than the 187 g iPhone 15 Pro.

Which phone is better for one-handed use and small hands?

The iPhone 15 Pro is better suited for one-handed use and smaller hands due to its more compact frame and smaller screen size.

Do the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 15 Pro fit in pockets?

Both the iPhone 17 Air and the iPhone 15 Pro fit comfortably in a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits easily in a typical women's jeans pocket.

What is the difference in screen size between the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 15 Pro?

The iPhone 17 Air has a larger 6.5-inch display, while the iPhone 15 Pro comes with a 6.1-inch display.

Is the iPhone 17 Air a worthwhile size upgrade from the iPhone 15 Pro?

Upgrading from the iPhone 15 Pro to the iPhone 17 Air depends on whether you prefer the larger 6.5-inch screen and thinner build or the more compact, traditional feel of the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro.