iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 7 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 7 Plus is 1.66 millimetres0.07 inches thicker and 23 grams0.81 ounces heavier than the iPhone 17 Air.
The iPhone 7 Plus on Amazon (paid link) is already stuck on its last update version, so it won't run modern apps safely. The iPhone 17 Air (paid link) runs the newest iOS and lasts much longer without needing a charger. You pay more for the Air, but the Plus is obsolete for daily life. This is the year to move.
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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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from $769 at launch.
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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 7 Plus: 158.2 by 77.9 by 7.3 millimetres, 188 grams.
17 Air, 7 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 7 Plus
from $769 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: 17 Air 156.2 millimetres, 7 Plus 158.2 millimetres.Height: 17 Air 6.15 inches, 7 Plus 6.23 inches.Width: 17 Air 74.7 millimetres, 7 Plus 77.9 millimetres.Width: 17 Air 2.94 inches, 7 Plus 3.07 inches.Depth: 17 Air 5.64 millimetres, 7 Plus 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 17 Air 0.22 inches, 7 Plus 0.29 inches.Weight: 17 Air 165 grams, 7 Plus 188 grams.Weight: 17 Air 5.82 ounces, 7 Plus 6.63 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17 Air | 7 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 156.2 millimetres6.15 inches | 158.2 millimetres, 2.0 millimetres more6.23 inches, 0.08 inches more |
| Width | 74.7 millimetres2.94 inches | 77.9 millimetres, 3.2 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.13 inches more |
| Depth | 5.64 millimetres0.22 inches | 7.30 millimetres, 1.66 millimetres more0.29 inches, 0.07 inches more |
| Weight | 165 grams5.82 ounces | 188 grams, 23 grams more6.63 ounces, 0.81 ounces more |
| Volume | 65.8 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches | 90.0 cubic centimetres, 24.2 cubic centimetres more5.49 cubic inches, 1.47 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 68 percent, 22 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 5.5 inches, 1.0 inches less |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2736 | 1080 × 1920 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch, 59 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | None |
| Rear main | 48MP | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 7MP |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A10 Fusion |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 14 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 1 TB | 32 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 769 dollars, 230 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2016 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 7 Plus is 2.0 mm (0.08 in) taller, 3.2 mm (0.13 in) wider, 1.66 mm (0.07 in) thicker and 23 g (0.81 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 7 Plus measures 158.2 × 77.9 × 7.30 mm (6.23 × 3.07 × 0.29 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How does the iPhone 17 Air size compare to the iPhone 7 Plus?
The iPhone 17 Air is 2 mm shorter and 3.2 mm narrower than the iPhone 7 Plus. It is also 1.66 mm thinner.
Is the iPhone 7 Plus heavier than the iPhone 17 Air?
Yes, the iPhone 7 Plus is 23 g heavier than the iPhone 17 Air. The weight difference is noticeable.
Which phone has a larger screen?
The iPhone 17 Air has a 6.5 inch screen compared to the 5.5 inch screen on the iPhone 7 Plus. The iPhone 17 Air display is one inch bigger.
Is the iPhone 17 Air better for one handed use?
Yes, the iPhone 17 Air is easier to use one handed than the iPhone 7 Plus. It is also better for small hands.
Will the iPhone 17 Air fit in my pocket?
The iPhone 17 Air fits in a typical men's jeans pocket. It is more pocketable than the iPhone 7 Plus.
Is the iPhone 17 Air a good size upgrade from the iPhone 7 Plus?
The size only upgrade is considered worth it despite the small physical changes. You get a larger screen in a smaller body.