Classification
| Apple iPhone 17 Air
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| Classification
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| Grade
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B
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| Calculator version
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| Classification date
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| Information
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| Name
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Apple iPhone 17 Air
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| Brand by Parent
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Apple by Apple Inc.
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| Generation
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17th-generation iPhone
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| Model(s)
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iPhone 17 Air
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| Release date
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2025-09-19
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| Type/Category
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Phone
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| Website
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[1]
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| Status
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| More
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| Dimensions
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145 x 70 x 5.5 mm
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| Mass
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170-175 g
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| Operating system
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iOS 26
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| Companion App
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Built-in iOS core apps
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| CPU
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A19 chip
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| GPU
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5-core integrated GPU
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| Memory
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8GB LPDDR5
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| Storage
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128GB/256GB/512GB options
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| Battery
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4274 mAh
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| Power
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| Charging
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25W fast charging;15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi wireless charging
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| Display
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6.1-inch Liquid Retina OLED display; 2532×1170 resolution (460 ppi); 60Hz refresh rate (no ProMotion); 800 nits typical brightness, 1200 nits peak HDR brightness; True Tone and P3 wide color gamut support
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| Camera
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Rear 48MP main camera with f/1.6 aperture and sensor-shift OIS plus 12MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture Supports Night Mode Smart HDR 5 Macro photography and 4K 30fps video recording; Front 12MP TrueDepth camera Supports Face ID and Portrait Mode
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| Sound
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Stereo speakers with spatial audio No built-in 3.5mm headphone jack Supports lossless audio via Lightning/USB-C adapter
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| Connectivity
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5G with Sub-6GHz and mmWave support Wi-Fi 7 NFC with Reader Mode GPS + Beidou navigation Bluetooth 5.5 USB-C port with USB 3.0 eSIM-only No physical SIM tray
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| Device
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| Criterion
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Value
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Proof(s)
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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Rare
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[2]
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| Known vulnerabilities
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None
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[3]
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| Prior attacks
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None
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[4]
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| Updatability
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Very common
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[5]
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| Category score
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2
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| System
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| Criterion
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Value
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Proof(s)
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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Partial
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[6]
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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[7]
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| Storage
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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[8]
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| Category score
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2
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| User Authentication
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| Criterion
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Value
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Proof(s)
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Comment
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| Account management
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Full
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[9]
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| Authentication
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Secure
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[10]
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| Brute-force protection
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Exist
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[11]
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| Event logging
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Partial logging
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[12]
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup with complexity requirements
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[13]
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| Category score
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2
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The Apple iPhone 17 Air positions itself as a premium mid-range model in the 17th-generation iPhone lineup It focuses on ultra-slim design with 5.5mm thickness and balanced performance. Powered by the A19 chip and 8GB memory it delivers smooth performance for daily use and light gaming. The 4274 mAh battery and 30W fast charging address battery life concerns. The 6.6-inch 120Hz OLED display enhances viewing comfort and the 48MP main camera improves imaging capabilities for everyday photography. It retains Apple’s signature security features including Secure Enclave encryption Face ID and long-term software updates making it suitable for users seeking a blend of portability performance and reliability. Some specs such as the side-mounted fingerprint sensor are based on industry rumors Final details will be confirmed at Apple’s official launch event.
