If you are waiting for the presentation of the new iPhone 17, you know that it is the September 9 so there are not two weeks left to have them. There are things like the price or minor details, which we still do not know; however, we can speculate on the reasons for choosing one or the other.
Today we will compare the Pro version of these iPhone 17 with the Air, a new unit that has never officially left and that has many expectants, both for the good things it has, and for the possible cons that we will see today, and that will confirm us in a few days.
iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Air: Which one to choose?
Although, as we said, Apple’s confirmation is missing, everything indicates that the main differences will be the following:
- More durable battery: There is no doubt here, the iPhone 17 Pro (and especially the Pro Max) will feel much more comfortable in long days. Its battery will be larger and will offer several extra hours of use. The 17 Air, to seek to be so thin and light, sacrifices autonomy. That is, you will have a beautiful mobile in your hand, very easy to carry, but you will ask for charger before the PRO. For someone who works or travels a lot, that difference can be decisive.
- Cameras for all kinds of moments: Pro models will maintain the classic three-camera combo: main 48 MP, Ultra Angular and Telefoto. This means that you can play with frames, approach without losing quality and obtain very different results according to the situation. The 17 Air, on the other hand, stays with a single back camera of 48 MP. Good, yes, but more limited. If you only take fast photos for social networks, it will be enough for you, but if you are one of those who squeeze the camera, you will notice the difference.
- Screen that looks better in the sun: Another detail that marks distances is on the screen. Pro will come with an anti-reflex technology that will make the experience much more comfortable outdoors or in spaces with intense light. The 17 Air will always have an active screen and 120 Hz (hope), which is great, but without that extra protection against reflections. It is a nuance that you may not notice indoors, but in summer under the sun it is appreciated.
- Graphic power without cuts: All models will take the A19 Pro chip with 12 GB of RAM, but not everyone will take advantage of it. The AIR will have the GPU slightly capped, with a deactivated nucleus. In practice, that means that the most demanding games or editing apps will run better in the Pro. For daily tasks there will be no big differences, but if you are a gamer or creative, the pro will surrender more.
- Load other devices: A function that may seem a detail, but changes the day-to-day, is the reverse load. The iPhone 17 pro could load your airpods or even the Apple Watch simply supporting them in the back. In 17 Air, for now, that option is not planned. For many users it will not be crucial, but for others it can be a plus of huge comfort, especially when it becomes fashionable, since we do not miss something until we begin to use it.
In short, the iPhone 17 Air will be the finest and most light model, designed for those who value that design and portability above all. The pro, on the other hand, will have everything that a demanding user looks for an iPhone. And you, which one do you stay with?
