iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max with a 6.9-inch display and 256 GB in the compared configuration.
Product and sourcesBettr Score · Balanced
53.7/100
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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone Air
The short answer · Balanced overview
iPhone Air leads the Balanced Bettr Score 56.8–53.7. The existing category models use the available evidence automatically; open the score details for sources and coverage.
iPhone Air
iPhone Air with a 6.5-inch display and 256 GB in the compared configuration.
Product and sourcesBettr Score · Balanced
56.8/100
Side-by-side specifications
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| iPhone 17 Pro Max | Specification | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
$1199.00 | Reference price (USD) | $999.00 ✓ Winner |
8.22 oz | Weight | 5.82 oz ✓ Winner |
120 Hz | Maximum refresh rateTie | 120 Hz |
256 GB | Storage in compared configurationTie | 256 GB |
Yes | Wireless chargingTie | Yes |
6.9 in | Display diagonalPersonal preference | 6.5 in |
Not stated / not verified | RAMNot enough data | Not stated / not verified |
Not stated / not verified | Typical battery capacityNot enough data | Not stated / not verified |
Not stated / not verified | Maximum wired charging powerNot enough data | Not stated / not verified |
25 W | Maximum wireless charging powerPersonal preference | 20 W |
Apple A19 Pro | ChipsetPersonal preference | Apple A19 Pro (5-core GPU) |
iOS | Operating system familyTie | iOS |
IP68 | Ingress protection ratingTie | IP68 |
48 MP | Main camera resolutionTie | 48 MP |
4 × | Dedicated telephoto lensNot enough data | Not stated / not verified |
Not stated / not verified | Security support from launchNot enough data | Not stated / not verified |
What matters to you?
iPhone 17 Pro Max
53.7 / 100
iPhone Air
56.8 / 100
100% of the balanced scoring weight is supported by shared sources. 5 shared fields.
Evidence-based guidance · Balanced model
iPhone Air leads the balanced Bettr Score
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$769.00
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