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Apple's iPhone 17 lineup brings some of the biggest design changes the smartphone series has seen in years, and no two models better highlight this shift than the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The iPhone Air is one of the thinnest smartphones Apple has ever made, made for those who value a sleek, portable design.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro Max doubles down on power with a cutting-edge camera system and a new vapor chamber cooling system.
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Both devices are great, but they cater to different audiences. The question of the day is: Which one should you get as your new daily driver? It's hard to choose, but don't worry -- I'm here to help. Below, I've broken down how the iPhone Air compares to the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Specifications
Features iPhone 17 Air iPhone 17 Pro Max Prices $999 $1,199 Display 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR with ProMotion 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR with ProMotion Battery 27 hours of video playback 39 hours of video playback Finishes Sky Blue, Black, White, Light Gold Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, Silver Processor A19 Pro A19 Pro Frame Titanium frame Aluminum unibody Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB Camera 18MP Center Stage selfie / 48MP Fusion Main 18MP Center Stage / 48MP Fusion Main, 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 48MP Fusion Telephoto
You should buy the iPhone Air if...
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