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Overview
- Apple brings 120Hz ProMotion and always‑on screens to non‑Pro models, with sizes at 6.5 inches for Air, 6.3 inches for 17 Pro, and 6.9 inches for 17 Pro Max.
- iPhone Air uses a single 48MP Fusion Main camera, dropping Telephoto and Ultra Wide plus features like Macro, Spatial capture, ProRAW/Log 2, Cinematic mode, LiDAR, genlock.
- All share the A19 Pro chip and 12GB RAM, but Pros add a 6‑core GPU and a new vapor‑chamber cooling system for better sustained performance than the Air’s 5‑core GPU setup.
- Battery estimates diverge notably, with Air at up to 27 hours of video playback, 17 Pro at up to 33 hours, and 17 Pro Max at up to 39 hours, alongside an ultrathin titanium Air versus an aluminum unibody Pro.
- Connectivity and capacity differ, with Air eSIM‑only and USB 2 speeds, Pros supporting a physical SIM option and USB 3, and Pro Max alone offering a 2TB tier; starting prices are $999 for Air, $1,099 for 17 Pro, $1,199 for 17 Pro Max.