Category Breakdown
Camera
17T
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
17T
Battery capacity (6,500 mAh)
WinsCharging
17T
Wired charging speed (67W)
WinsPerformance
17T
AnTuTu benchmark (2,137,999 pts)
WinsDisplay
17T
Screen size (6.59")
WinsWeight
iPhone Air
Total weight (165g)
WinsValue
iPhone Air
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone Air | 17T |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.5" | 6.59" | |
| 1,260 × 2,736 | 1,268 × 2,756 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 3,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Single | Triple | |
| — | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| — | 2,137,999 | |
| — | 6,607 | |
| — | 3,563 | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 3,149 mAh | 6,500 mAh | |
| 20W | 67W | |
| Yes | No | |
Build | ||
| 165g | 200g | |
| 5.6mm | 8.2mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Gorilla Glass 7i front/back, plastic frame | |
| IP68 | Not specified | |
| Flagship | Upper Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone Air
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi 17T
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi 17T
Highest resolution main camera.