The iPhone 17 Air complicates Apple’s smartphone lineup. Our primer on the differences and similarities can help you shop.

The iPhone 17 has landed with some notable upgrades, but Apple's keeping the iPhone 16 in the lineup at a lower price. We've compared both base models spec-for-spec to help you decide which one offers the best value for your performance needs and budget.

I got to spend time checking out all the new iPhone 17 models, including the iPhone Air. The most expensive one is the one I'd recommend to buy. Here's why.

The iPhone Air promises to support a separate “iPhone Air MagSafe Battery” sold separately from the main unit. This battery, which is three-quarters the size of the actual phone, should push the battery life further at the cost of the thin frame. At least, the new device is compatible with the Qi2 standard up to 20W as well as MagSafe.

When placed side by side, the differences between the iPhone Air and the Galaxy S25 Edge are immediately apparent. I had the chance to hold both at Apple’s iPhone launch event, and while they’re similar in size,