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General

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Series

iPhone 174Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-debuts-iphone-17Read 30 September 2026Part of the iPhone 17 lineup

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A35203Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 30 September 2026Reference physical-SIM hardware. Other regional model rows are excluded pending exact regional source verification.

A35172Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model identification section for iPhone Air. Reference is A3517 (other countries and regions). Other hardware codes are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

9 September 20254Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-debuts-iphone-17Read 30 September 2026

9 September 20256Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-iphone-air-a-powerful-new-iphone-with-a-breakthrough-designRead 5 October 2026Dated maker launch announcement.

Status

Available1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Buy button on the US page

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple iPhone 1617Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_17_vs_apple_iphone_16_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-69917.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena says the iPhone 16 feels a step behind next to its successor, the iPhone 17.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus12Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the iPhone Air replaces the iPhone 16 Plus in Apple's lineup.13Reviewtechradar.com/phones/iphone/breaking-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-iphone-airRead 23 October 2026TechRadar says the iPhone Air replaces the iPhone 16 Plus in the flagship lineup.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€9495Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/09/apple-introduces-iphone-17Read 30 September 2026Germany: ab 949 Euro inkl. MwSt., 256GB. Ireland is 979 EUR

€1,1997Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-iphone-air-a-powerful-new-iphone-with-a-breakthrough-designRead 5 October 2026Germany launch price including VAT, starting 256 GB configuration. No US price is assigned to the European hardware.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

EU, GB2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026Physical-SIM reference model for Europe and UK.

EU, GB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 5 October 2026Reference hardware is the European and UK model identified by the regional specifications. Not a worldwide hardware union.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 30 September 2026

Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

Bar1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors diagram shows the non-folding handset body.

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

149.6mm1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

156.2mm1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

71.5mm1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

74.7mm1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

7.95mm1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Depth 7.95 mm

5.64mm1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

177g(6.2 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026177 grams

165g(5.8 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. UK maker publishes 165 g. Notebookcheck lists 165 g. Maker claim retained.

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

Titanium1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Front

Ceramic Shield 21Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

Ceramic Shield 21Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Finish section and model identification guide explicitly describe a glass back.

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Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

IP681Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

6m1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

6m1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

30min1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026US: Dual eSIM, not compatible with physical SIM cards2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026SIM Card: nano-SIM/eSIM and support for dual eSIM. Two simultaneous subscriptions total.

Nano-SIMs0Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyYes1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026SIM Card section. Two active eSIMs and no physical SIM. Stored profile count is excluded.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.27in(15.9 cm)1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Display footnote: full standard-rectangle diagonal is 6.27 inches. The marketed heading rounds this to 6.3 inches. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

6.55in(16.6 cm)1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Display footnote: full standard-rectangle diagonal is 6.55 inches. Marketed heading: 6.5 inches. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

Resolution

1206 × 2622px1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Published as 2622-by-1206-pixel resolution at 460 ppi. Stored portrait, width 1206

1260 × 2736px1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section, portrait orientation.

Pixel density

460.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

459.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.5:914Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-17-smartphone-review-The-best-iPhone-of-the-year-is-unbelievably-close-to-an-iPhone-Pro.1129296.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European 8 GB/256 GB review display table explicitly publishes 19.5:9.

19.54:910Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Display gives 19.54: 9 as its rounded published aspect ratio.

Display type

OLED1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section expressly identifies OLED. No unsupported LTPO classification.

OLED1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section expressly states OLED. LTPO is not inferred from adaptive refresh alone.

Display type (as published)

Super Retina XDR1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

Super Retina XDR1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

120Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

1Hz4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-debuts-iphone-17Read 30 September 2026When not in use, the display efficiently adjusts down to 1Hz

1Hz9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-iphone-air-a-powerful-new-iphone-with-a-breakthrough-designRead 5 October 2026Display section: always-on display adjusts down to 1 Hz when not in use.

Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,000nits1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 20261000 nits max brightness (typical)

1,000nits1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section: maximum typical brightness.

Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

3,000nits1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section: peak outdoor brightness. Separate from the smaller HDR peak figure.

3,000nits1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section: peak outdoor brightness. Not a sustained full-white result.

Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,600nits1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section: peak HDR brightness, distinct from higher outdoor brightness.

1,600nits1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section: peak HDR brightness, separate from outdoor peak.

Minimum brightness

1nit1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 20261 nit minimum brightness

1nit1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Playback: HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Playback section explicitly identifies Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 20266Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Front camera cutout

Pill1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Dynamic Island6Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 30 September 2026

Pill1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

iOS 262Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026In the Box: iPhone with iOS 264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-debuts-iphone-17Read 30 September 2026

iOS 261Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Operating System section of launch-era specifications states iOS 26. Current compatibility is not inferred from this.

Software

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Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

iOS 271Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026In the Box: iPhone with iOS 27

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Chipset

Apple A191Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

Apple A19 Pro1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Process

3nm4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-debuts-iphone-17Read 30 September 2026Third-generation 3-nanometer technology

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CPU cores

61Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

61Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

AApple iPhone 17

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Performance	4.3
4	Efficiency	2.6

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Chip section gives core counts and roles, without clock speeds.14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-17-smartphone-review-The-best-iPhone-of-the-year-is-unbelievably-close-to-an-iPhone-Pro.1129296.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European physical-SIM 8 GB/256 GB A19 phone table gives two P cores at published 4.3 GHz and four E cores at 2.6 GHz. Maker core counts/roles are retained. A19 Pro GPU or clocks are not substituted.

BApple iPhone Air

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Performance	4.3
4	Efficiency	2.6

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Chip section gives two performance and four efficiency cores. No clock speed is stated.10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Processor: exact A19 Pro unit, two 4.3 GHz P-cores and four 2.6 GHz E-cores. Clocks are quoted at the review publication precision, not invented from a chipset maximum.

Max CPU clock

4.3GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

4.3GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Apple 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

Apple 5-core GPU1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8GB11Reviewmacworld.com/article/2925527/iphone-17-review.htmlRead 30 September 2026Performance section explicitly states 8 GB RAM. Apple does not publish RAM in the public model specification.

12GB10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications and Performance section, European 12 GB/512 GB unit, iOS 26.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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LPDDR5X10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance / Specifications explicitly names installed LPDDR5x.

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

256, 512GB1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 30 September 2026

256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Capacity section. Maker TB values are decimal nominal capacities, 1 TB = 1000 GB.

Storage type

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NVMe10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications names NVMe installed storage on tested unit.

Memory card

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Max card size

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Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

AApple iPhone 17

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Autofocus	OIS	Field of view
Main	48	1.6	26	PDAF	Yes	Not available
Ultrawide	48	2.2	13	PDAF	Not available	120°

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Camera section. Only physical cameras count. Sensor crops labelled optical-quality are excluded. Focus Pixels are phase detection autofocus.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 30 September 2026Camera terminology table defines Focus Pixels as phase-detection autofocus. Physical camera values come from the current model specifications.

BApple iPhone Air

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	48	1.6	26	PDAF	Yes

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Camera section. Physical lenses only. The 2x optical-quality mode is a sensor crop and not a second physical camera.11Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker terminology identifies Focus Pixels as phase detection autofocus. Exact-model camera details come from the current specifications.

Number of rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

48MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

48MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

10×1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

10×1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Flash

True Tone flash1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

True Tone flash1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Camera features

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Panorama (up to 63MP), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial photos, 48MP macro photography1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

AApple iPhone 17

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Highest stated capture frame rate for each resolution, including slow motion. Special capture modes and lens restrictions are stated in Video Recording.

BApple iPhone Air

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Includes 1080p slow motion at 240 fps. 4K maximum is 60 fps.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

Dolby Vision1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

Dolby Vision1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Recording section explicitly lists recorded formats. Playback-only AV1 is excluded.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Recording explicitly lists recorded formats. Playback-only AV1 is excluded.

Video stabilisation

Sensor shift, EIS1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video (Fusion Main) and Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)

Sensor shift, EIS1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Recording: sensor-shift optical stabilisation and Cinematic video stabilisation.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 20261080p at 120 fps or 240 fps

240fps1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Recording: 1080p 240 fps.

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

AApple iPhone 17

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	18	1.9	PDAF

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Front Camera section. Focus Pixels autofocus, resolution and aperture. Undocumented sensor size and focal length removed.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 30 September 2026Focus Pixels is phase-detection autofocus. Current front-camera hardware comes from the model spec sheet.

BApple iPhone Air

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	18	1.9	PDAF

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Front Camera section. Center Stage is not evidence of an ultrawide role. Focus Pixels terminology is explained by the separate maker camera reference.11Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Focus Pixels terminology only. Does not borrow older model hardware.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

AApple iPhone 17

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	120

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Front Camera: includes 1080p slow motion at 120 fps, rather than ordinary 60 fps video only.

BApple iPhone Air

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	120

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Front Camera section: 4K 60 fps and 1080p slow motion 120 fps.

Front autofocus

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

No1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors: one built-in speaker. Mono operation is separately confirmed by the exact-model review.10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Emissions explicitly identifies a mono loudspeaker.

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors diagram lists USB-C and no 3.5 mm connector.

No1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Complete External Buttons and Connectors diagram has USB-C and no 3.5 mm connector.

Audio features

Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Audio Playback: Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio playback. Spatial Audio requires compatible AirPods.

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

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Network

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Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: maker lists MHz frequency ranges, not UMTS band IDs.

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 531Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026US page lists model A3258 only. Other models from the UK, Canada and China pages2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026Cellular and Wireless for A3520.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 531Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: exact A3517 European model.

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n791Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026US page lists model A3258 only2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026Cellular and Wireless for A3520.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n791Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: exact A3517 European sub-6 GHz model.

5G modes

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5G mmWave

No1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 20265G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261) on A3258 only2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026Mobile and Wireless: sub-6 GHz model, no mmWave band list.

No1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: complete exact-model list is sub-6 GHz, with no mmWave radios listed.

Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

Emergency SOS, Messaging1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Emergency SOS, Messages, Roadside Assistance and Find My via satellite. Availability varies by country

Emergency SOS1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Peace of Mind: Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite. No satellite voice call claim.

Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Audio Calling: carrier and market dependent Wi-Fi calling.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 30 September 2026iPhone model-specific Wi-Fi tables. 17 has 2.4/5/6 GHz. 17e is in the Wi-Fi 6 table with 2.4/5 GHz, not the separate Wi-Fi 7 table.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 5 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 iPhone table names iPhone Air and states 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands.

Bluetooth

61Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

61Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

SBC, AAC14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-17-smartphone-review-The-best-iPhone-of-the-year-is-unbelievably-close-to-an-iPhone-Pro.1129296.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Audio section explicitly says Apple limits Bluetooth codecs to SBC and AAC. Not local audio playback formats.

SBC, AAC10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Additional features explicitly names Bluetooth Audio Codecs: SBC, AAC.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Precision dual-frequency GPS

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Location expressly states precision dual-frequency GPS.

Connector

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)

USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026DisplayPort over USB-C, up to 4K HDR

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IR blaster

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FM radio

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

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Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

3D1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

3D1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Face ID is enabled by TrueDepth technology in the front camera.

Sensors

Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Action button, Camera Control1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 20266Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 30 September 2026Action button, Camera Control

Action button, Camera Control1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Haptic motor

Taptic Engine1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Named in the materials section: recycled tungsten and copper wire in the Taptic Engine

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Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

3,692mAh8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026Product Information Sheet, item 10: rated battery capacity for A3520.

3,149mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Product Information Sheet item 10: rated capacity of exact A3517 hardware.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

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Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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12.26Wh10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Battery: rated 12.26 Wh, 3149 mAh, 3.894 V on European review unit. Energy is quoted, not calculated.

Battery type

Li-ion1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

Li-ion1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPhone 17

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	30
Video streaming	27

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

BApple iPhone Air

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	27
Video streaming	22

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Power and Battery. Up-to claims for exact UK hardware. Optional MagSafe Battery accessory runtimes are excluded.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

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Wired charging standards

USB PD 3.1, USB BC 1.215Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/locale/en-gb/iphone-17-info.pdfRead 8 October 2026UK information leaflet PDF page 4 explicitly states USB PD revision 3.1 and USB-C/BC1.2 charging. A3520 common-charger 4.5 to 29 W range is an adapter requirement, not handset maximum input. No 40 W adapter-to-input inference.

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Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

20min1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Up to 50% in 20 minutes with 40W adapter or higher and USB-C cable

30min1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Power and Battery footnote. From drained units, timing starts at Apple logo. 20 W USB-C adapter A2305 or higher, January 2025 preproduction test.

Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wireless charging power

25W1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher

20W1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026MagSafe and Wireless Charging. Requires 30 W adapter or higher.

Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

MagSafe, Qi2, Qi1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25W. Qi from the compare page6Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 30 September 2026MagSafe, Qi2, and Qi wireless charging

MagSafe, Qi21Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

Yes16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/105099Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly supports iPhone 15 and later charging small USB PD devices at up to 4.5 W. Output wattage stays in this note because the field is boolean.

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Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026In the Box lists only iPhone, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m) and Documentation

No1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026In the Box expressly excludes power adapter and EarPods.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

3,701points9Measurementtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-iphone-17-reviewRead 30 September 2026Performance section, Geekbench 6, single-core score on review unit. Not a maker claim.

3,785points10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance comparison chart, Geekbench 6 single-core score. Current chart is labeled 6.7, but the original review predates its April 2026 release. The original test minor version is not verified. European 12 GB/512 GB unit running iOS 26.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

9,460points9Measurementtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-iphone-17-reviewRead 30 September 2026Performance section, Geekbench 6, multi-core score on review unit. Not a maker claim.

9,509points10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance comparison chart, Geekbench 6 multi-core score. Current chart is labeled 6.7, but the original review predates its April 2026 release. The original test minor version is not verified. European 12 GB/512 GB unit running iOS 26.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

5,022points14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-17-smartphone-review-The-best-iPhone-of-the-year-is-unbelievably-close-to-an-iPhone-Pro.1129296.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Standard Wild Life Extreme 5022 on European physical-SIM 8 GB/256 GB iPhone 17 with iOS 26. Unlimited/stress stability results excluded. Exact application version and OS build are not stated.

4,945points10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Graphics performance table, ordinary 3DMark Wild Life Extreme score, not Unlimited or stress stability. European 12 GB/512 GB unit, iOS 26.

AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

2,158,729points14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-17-smartphone-review-The-best-iPhone-of-the-year-is-unbelievably-close-to-an-iPhone-Pro.1129296.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026AnTuTu v10 total 2158729 on European physical-SIM 8 GB/256 GB iPhone 17 with iOS 26. iOS and Android implementations are not directly comparable. Exact minor and OS build are not stated.

2,053,750points10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance table, AnTuTu v10 total score. European 12 GB/512 GB unit, iOS 26. iOS score is not directly comparable to Android implementation.

Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,505nits9Measurementtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-iphone-17-reviewRead 30 September 2026Display test table: peak brightness. Review does not state window size here.

3,085nits10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display section: reduced white APL18 area, 3085 cd/m² peak. European 12 GB/512 GB unit, iOS 26.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

241Hz14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-17-smartphone-review-The-best-iPhone-of-the-year-is-unbelievably-close-to-an-iPhone-Pro.1129296.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display flicker test reports 241 Hz worst case under the factory PWM setting. European 8 GB/256 GB iPhone 17, iOS 26. Separate PWM-off mode exists. Exact OS build is not stated.

240Hz10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display Screen Flickering test: base PWM 240 Hz at minimum brightness. Secondary 480 Hz reported. European 12 GB/512 GB unit, iOS 26.

Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

84min14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-17-smartphone-review-The-best-iPhone-of-the-year-is-unbelievably-close-to-an-iPhone-Pro.1129296.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Measured full charge in 1 hour 24 minutes using Anker 317 100 W adapter, charging limit disabled. European physical-SIM 8 GB/256 GB phone, iOS 26. Exact starting percentage, charging protocol, ambient temperature and OS build are not stated. Reviewer peak 38 W is not a manufacturer input claim.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

A8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026

A4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 6.

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

41h8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026

40h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 8: 40 hours 0 minutes in standardized EU test.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,000cycles8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026Item 9: at least 1000 cycles.

1,000cycles4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 9: at least 1000 cycles at default settings.

Drop resistance class

B8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026

B4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 14.

Repairability class

C8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026

C4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 20.

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

Hearing Aid Compatible1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. No older M/T numerical rating is inferred.

Hearing Aid Compatible1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

iPhone with iOS 27, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026US page lists iPhone with iOS 27, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026Current In the Box list, September 30 2026. Current shipped iOS does not change os_at_launch.

iPhone Air, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK In the Box list. The support document lists documentation.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/iphone-171Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

www.apple.com/uk/iphone-air/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact model technical specifications.

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/iphone-17/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-gb/1250921Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Apple Support technical specification document for the exact marketed model.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/ios7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/iosRead 30 September 2026iPhone User Guide. Current iOS edition. Device sections distinguish iPhone models.

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph4b302997c/ios3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph4b302997c/iosRead 5 October 2026iPhone User Guide, exact-model hardware diagram. Current iOS guide is not used as launch OS evidence.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

240262313EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2402623_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Exact registered model is printed in the English fiche. Registration is on page 2.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026Product Information Sheet item 25: EU supplier guarantee 12 months.

1year4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 25: EU supplier guarantee 12 months.

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.