Apple iPhone 17e / Apple iPhone Air

The model number can differ by sales region.

Apple says a standard setup uses about 12–24 GB for iOS and deletable apps, and Apple Intelligence models about 7 GB. GSMArena reports 12 GB of RAM in all versions; Apple does not publish RAM size.

Measured as a rectangle the screen is 6.06 inches; the rounded corners make the viewable area smaller.

Because the corners are rounded, the visible area is slightly smaller than the rectangular measurement.

The 1,200-nit figure applies only to HDR content as a short peak.

3000 nits is a short-term peak reached in strong sunlight, not a sustained full-screen brightness.

Apple claims 3x better scratch resistance than the previous generation and improved anti-reflection.

The A19 in the iPhone 17 has a 5-core GPU; the 17e version has 4 GPU cores.

There is a single rear camera. The 2x option uses the centre of the 48 MP sensor rather than a separate telephoto lens; there is no ultrawide camera.

There is a single rear camera; the 2x view uses the centre of the 48 MP sensor rather than a separate telephoto lens. There is no ultrawide or macro camera.

Center Stage automatically widens and shifts the frame, allowing landscape-style framing while holding the phone upright.

Apple does not list the battery capacity in mAh; the times are from Apple's tests and vary with use.

No adapter is included; the box contains a 1 m USB-C cable.

No adapter is included; the box has a 1 m USB-C cable.

15 W MagSafe needs a 20 W or higher adapter. The iPhone 16e supported only 7.5 W Qi.

MagSafe needs a 30 W or higher adapter for 20 W.

USB 2 speed makes wired transfers of large 4K videos to a computer slow.

The USB 2 speed slows wired transfers of large video files to a computer.

Apple says the C1X is up to 2x faster than the C1 in the iPhone 16e.

mmWave 5G support is not listed.

Wi-Fi 7 availability varies by country; Thread connects to compatible smart-home devices.

The SIM layout can vary by country.

Physical SIM cards cannot be used; eSIM needs carrier support.

The resistance is not permanent and can decrease with normal wear; liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.

Tested under lab conditions; resistance is not permanent and liquid damage is not covered by warranty.

Requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling.

According to GSMArena's review, the phone went on sale in September 2025 with iOS 26.

The panel varies its rate with the content, keeping scrolling smooth and lowering the rate for still images and Always-On to save power.

GSMArena reports the frame is grade 5 titanium.

The A19 Pro in the iPhone 17 Pro models uses a 6-core GPU; the Air's version has 5 GPU cores.

With the separately sold iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, video playback rises to 40 hours. Apple does not give capacity in mAh; GSMArena reports 3149 mAh.

Satellite features work only in supported countries; some require a carrier plan.

Camera Control adjusts exposure, depth, zoom and styles with a slide.

The thickness is for the body and excludes the camera plateau.