Apple this week announced a huge collection of new products, and today we're already tracking a few notable offers you can get when pre-ordering select devices. Highlights include $20 in Best Buy credit when pre-ordering the AirPods Pro 3, and big trade-in values when purchasing the new Apple Watch Series 11.
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Starting with the AirPods Pro 3, Best Buy is offering a $20 bonus reward when purchasing the new earbuds. This offer is available only for My Best Buy Plus/Total members, and the $20 reward will appear in your My Best Buy account approximately 15 days after your order is fulfilled.
Best Buy also has a few trade-in offers on the new Apple Watch Series 11 announced this week. You can get the Series 11 starting at $219 with qualifying trade-ins, plus My Best Buy Plus/Total members can save an additional 10 percent on their trade-in.
Otherwise, we aren't tracking any specific discounts on the just-announced products, but many are live and available to pre-order at both Best Buy and Amazon. All of these devices are set to launch on Friday, September 19.
If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.
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Apple announced third-generation AirPods Pro on Tuesday at its "Awe dropping" event, and the company has discontinued AirPods Pro 2 to make room for them in its new-look lineup.
Here's how Apple's AirPods offering looks like now:
AirPods 4 – $129
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancelation – $179
AirPods Pro 3 – $249
AirPods Max – $549
AirPods Pro 3 have the same $249 price tag as the previous generation model, so users will be getting several new features and enhancements for the same outlay.
These include up to 2x better Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), up to 8 hours of listening time with ANC on a single charge, a new design, built-in heart rate sensing, foam-infused ear tips, Live Translation, and more.
Apple has started accepting pre-orders for AirPods Pro 3. The new devices will be delivered to customers starting on Friday, September 19. Will you be getting a pair? Let us know in the comments.
Apple's four new iPhones launch later this month, with more differences between the latest models than ever before.
Instead of the familiar split between standard and Pro models, Apple has introduced the new iPhone Air, expanded the feature gap between tiers, and refined each model to serve a clearer audience. The result is a four-device family that ranges from the affordable and practical iPhone 17 to the feature-packed iPhone 17 Pro Max, with distinct trade-offs in size, materials, camera hardware, and battery life along the way. All models share Apple's latest A19 chip platform, meaning performance is fairly consistent across the board, but their designs, display sizes, and camera features are more specialized than ever before.
This guide offers a detailed look at every difference—dimensions, design, cameras, battery life, and pricing—so you can make an informed choice. Whether you prioritize design, photography, or battery life, this year's iPhones are no longer one-size-fits-all devices, and understanding the lineup is key to choosing the best model for you and your budget.
Sizes and Weights
iPhone 17
iPhone Air
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Height
5.89 inches (149.6 mm)
6.15 inches (156.2 mm)
5.91 inches (150.0 mm)
6.43 inches (163.4 mm)
Width
2.81 inches (71.5 mm)
2.94 inches (74.7 mm)
2.83 inches (71.9 mm)
3.07 inches (78.0 mm)
Depth
0.31 inches (7.95 mm)
0.22 inches (5.64 mm)
0.34 inches (8.75 mm)
0.34 inches (8.75 mm)
Weight
6.24 ounces (177 grams)
5.82 ounces (165 grams)
7.27 ounces (206 grams)
8.22 ounces (233 grams)
Designs
iPhone 17
iPhone Air
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Anodized aluminum frame
Polished titanium frame
Anodized aluminum unibody
Anodized aluminum unibody
Camera plateau
Camera plateau
Camera plateau
Ceramic Shield front
Ceramic Shield front and back
Ceramic Shield front and back
Ceramic Shield front and back
6.3-inch display
6.5-inch display
6.3-inch display
6.9-inch display
Available in White, Black, Mist Blue, Sage, and Lavender
Available in Cloud White, Space Black, Sky Blue, and Light Gold
Up to 50% charge in 20 minutes with 40W adapter or higher
Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger
Up to 50% charge in 20 minutes with 40W adapter or higher
Up to 50% charge in 20 minutes with 40W adapter or higher
Support for Apple MagSafe battery
Camera Hardware
iPhone 17
iPhone Air
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Dual rear cameras
Single rear camera
Triple rear cameras
Triple rear cameras
48-megapixel ultra wide camera
48-megapixel ultra wide camera
48-megapixel ultra wide camera
48-megapixel telephoto camera
48-megapixel telephoto camera
0.5x, 1x, and 2x optical zoom options
1x and 2x optical zoom options
0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x optical zoom options
0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x optical zoom options
LiDAR Scanner
LiDAR Scanner
True Tone flash
True Tone flash
Adaptive True Tone flash
Adaptive True Tone flash
Camera Features
iPhone 17
iPhone Air
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Macro photography
Macro photography
Macro photography
Spatial photos
Spatial photos
Spatial photos
ProRAW
ProRAW
Cinematic mode
Cinematic mode
Cinematic mode
ProRes video recording
ProRes video recording
ProRes RAW
ProRes RAW
Academy Color Encoding System
Academy Color Encoding System
Apple Log 2 video recording
Apple Log 2 video recording
Genlock support
Genlock support
Macro video recording, including slo‑mo and time‑lapse
Macro video recording, including slo‑mo and time‑lapse
Macro video recording, including slo‑mo and time‑lapse
Slo‑mo video support up to 1080p at 240 fps
Slo‑mo video support up to 1080p at 240 fps
Slo‑mo video support for 1080p up to 240 fps and 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps
Slo‑mo video support for 1080p up to 240 fps and 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps
Performance
iPhone 17
iPhone Air
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 chip
A19 Pro chip
A19 Pro chip
A19 Pro chip
5-core GPU
5-core GPU
6-core GPU
6-core GPU
Vapor chamber cooling
Vapor chamber cooling
8GB memory
12GB memory
12GB memory
12GB memory
Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 modem
Apple C1X modem
Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 modem
Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 modem
Other Differences
iPhone 17
iPhone Air
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Stereo speakers
Mono speaker
Stereo speakers
Stereo speakers
Studio-quality four-mic array
Studio-quality four-mic array
USB-C (USB 2)
USB-C (USB 2)
USB-C (USB 3 for up to 20x faster transfers)
USB-C (USB 3 for up to 20x faster transfers)
256GB or 512GB storage
256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage
256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB storage
Pricing
256GB
512GB
1TB
2TB
iPhone 17
$799
$999
iPhone Air
$999
$1,199
$1,399
iPhone 17 Pro
$1,099
$1,299
$1,499
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1,199
$1,399
$1,599
$1,999
Which One Should You Choose?
Apple's latest iPhone lineup is more segmented than ever, with clear distinctions in size, design, and hardware to suit different needs. All four models share the same core performance, so your choice comes down to priorities like design, camera versatility, and price.
iPhone 17: Best for those who need a good, practical all-round iPhone at an affordable price.
iPhone Air: Best for those who want the thinnest and lightest iPhone in a groundbreaking new premium design with a medium-sized display, but are willing to accept noticeable compromises on camera features, battery life, charging speed, and speakers.
iPhone 17 Pro: Best for those who want the versatile new 48-megapixel telephoto camera and a large range of additional camera features and hardware in a smaller package, along with better mics and faster USB speeds.
iPhone 17 Pro Max: Best for "pro" users who need the rich feature set of the iPhone 17 Pro, but with the largest possible display, battery life, and storage.
The iPhone 17 should be the default option for most users, with the ability to move up to the Air as a design-led option, the Pro as a creator-focused device, and the Pro Max delivering everything in the largest format.
Pre-orders of the new iPhone lineup open on Friday, September 12, with launch on Friday, September 19.
Apple has added a "groundbreaking" new memory security feature to its new iPhone 17 lineup called Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE), which the company describes as "the most significant upgrade to memory safety in the history of consumer operating systems."
The new security feature targets spyware tools like Pegasus that exploit vulnerabilities to hack targeted devices. According to Apple, MIE provides comprehensive, always-on memory-safety protection covering the kernel and over 70 userland processes, built on the Enhanced Memory Tagging Extension (EMTE).
The new feature is supported by the new A19 and A19 Pro chips found across the iPhone 17 lineup as well as the iPhone Air. Apple says it has also added memory safety improvements for older hardware that doesn't support the new memory tagging features. In addition, Apple is making EMTE available to all Apple developers in Xcode as part of the new Enhanced Security feature that the company released earlier this year during WWDC.
The approach includes mitigation for Spectre V1 attacks that Apple claims works with "virtually zero CPU cost," addressing performance concerns that have plagued similar security features in the past. Apple says these changes make "mercenary spyware" significantly more expensive to develop, and present a major challenge to the surveillance industry.
Based on our evaluations pitting Memory Integrity Enforcement against exceptionally sophisticated mercenary spyware attacks from the last three years, we believe MIE will make exploit chains significantly more expensive and difficult to develop and maintain, disrupt many of the most effective exploitation techniques from the last 25 years, and completely redefine the landscape of memory safety for Apple products.
For in-depth information about the new MIE security feature, readers should refer to Apple's Security Research blog.
Spotify has officially rolled out lossless audio streaming to Premium subscribers after years of delays. The feature, which was first promised in 2021, is gradually becoming available in 50 markets including the US, UK, Australia, and Germany.
Thankfully, Spotify includes lossless streaming at no additional cost for existing Premium members. That's particularly good news, since early rumors suggested Spotify would offer lossless as a higher-priced tier. Not so.
This probably has something to do with the fact that in the intervening years Apple decided to include lossless audio as part of its regular Apple Music subscription at no additional cost. Shortly after, Amazon Music, which previously charged extra for its HD tier, matched the move.
Spotify Premium users will receive in-app notifications when the feature becomes available and can enable it through the media quality settings. A lossless indicator also appears in the Now Playing bar when streaming high-quality audio. Spotify says nearly every song on the streaming service will be available in lossless, with a clearly labelled 'Lossless' symbol.
The service supports 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC files, though this falls short of Apple Music, Tidal, and Qobuz, which offer up to 24-bit/192 kHz. The lossless quality being played also appears in the Connect Picker for compatible hardware, which includes devices from Sony, Bose, Samsung, and Sennheiser at launch, with Sonos and Amazon integration expected next month.
Spotify says the lossless rollout will continue over the next two months across all supported regions. First reports that Spotify was working on a lossless audio version of its streaming service appeared almost eight years ago, when the company started testing the option with a small group of users.
Apple has announced Final Cut Camera 2.0, adding ProRes RAW recording and genlock sync support for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The free app update makes Apple's high-end iPhone 17 models the first smartphones that can shoot ProRes RAW.
ProRes RAW captures unprocessed data straight from the camera sensor, giving editors more flexibility when color grading and adjusting footage later. The format also takes up less storage space than other RAW video formats while maintaining quality.
The 2.0 update adds open gate recording, which uses the full camera sensor to capture more of the scene than standard 4K. The extra footage makes it easier to crop, stabilize, or change aspect ratios without losing image quality.
Meanwhile, Genlock support lets multiple iPhone 17 Pro devices record in perfect sync with each other and with professional cameras. The feature eliminates the need to manually align footage frame-by-frame during editing. Blackmagic Design's Camera ProDock already works with the new genlock feature.
The app now also supports manual controls for the redesigned front camera on all iPhone 17 models. The square sensor is larger than before and can shoot horizontal or vertical video without rotating the phone.
Additional new features for Final Cut Camera 2.0 mentioned by Apple include:
Support for Apple Log 2, giving users the ability to record in an even wider color gamut in ProRes or HEVC with iPhone 17 Pro. Users can apply the Log 2 LUT in Final Cut Pro for iPad and Mac to view and edit their footage with the vibrancy of the original scene.
The ability to enable Timecode with options like Time of Day, Record Run, or external timecode for precise identification of footage during post-production.
Support for video capture using the new 200 mm Telephoto camera using ProRes up to 4K60 fps on iPhone 17 Pro for even more framing options.
Elsewhere, Final Cut Pro 11.2 and Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.3 will add tools specifically for editing iPhone ProRes RAW footage, including exposure and color temperature controls.
Final Cut Camera 2.0 will be available later this month as a free download or update on the App Store. Final Cut Camera 2.0 requires iPhone Xs or later running iOS 18.6 or later, with some features requiring iOS 26 or iPhone 17 Pro.
On iPhone, the tool helps calibrate replacement parts including back glass, battery, display, TrueDepth camera, and rear camera components. On Mac, Repair Assistant will enable Touch ID and Lid Angle sensors to be reused after Display or Logic Board repairs on select models. Touch ID sensors will use Activation Lock for protection.
macOS Tahoe and Apple silicon are required by the utility. Users can access Repair Assistant through System Settings ➝ General ➝ About, where a "Parts & Service" section appears after recognized repairs.
Apple plans to make genuine Mac parts available to independent repair professionals through MobileSentrix and Mobileparts.shop later this year. The update supports the company's Self Service Repair program by allowing previously replaced, uncalibrated parts to meet Apple's reliability standards.
Apple says macOS Tahoe will officially launch on September 15.
Apple unveiled its new TechWoven cases for iPhone 17 during yesterday's "Awe dropping" event, but the company hasn't completely abandoned FineWoven.
In fact, the material is still very much part of Apple's lineup, with a new collection of FineWoven MagSafe wallets and AirTag key rings designed to pair with the latest iPhone models and available in multiple colors, including Fox Orange, Midnight Purple, Navy, Moss, and Black.
The new wallets are available for $59, while the new AirTag key rings cost $35.
Apple discontinued its ill-received FineWoven cases for iPhones in 2024. FineWoven was heavily criticized for its poor performance in comparison to the former leather cases that Apple used to offer. Apple replaced leather in 2023 in order to be more environmentally friendly, but people quickly found that the FineWoven cases were quick to get dirty and began to fray.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 can last up to six more hours than the Ultra 2 on a single charge, giving it the longest ever life for an Apple Watch, according to the company.
Announced on Tuesday at Apple's "Awe dropping" event, the third-generation Apple Watch Ultra has up to 42 hours of battery life with regular use, and can last up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode. For comparison, Apple Watch Ultra 2 has 36-hour battery life with regular use and up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode.
Here's what Apple says about battery performance in its press release for the new model:
The power efficiency of the LTPO3-enhanced display, 5G modem, and larger battery deliver longer battery life. For daily use, Apple Watch Ultra 3 features up to 42 hours to support users while they are training, racing, or going about their day. In Low Power Mode, it continues to offer up to 72 hours of battery life. For continuous outdoor workout tracking, Apple Watch Ultra 3 now gets 20 hours of battery life in Low Power Mode with full GPS and heart rate readings.
In addition, Apple says that fast charging the device for 15 minutes provides up to 12 hours of battery life.
The new Apple Watch Ultra 3 starts at $799 and is available to pre-ordered today, with shipping beginning Friday, September 19.
Apple held its annual iPhone event on Tuesday, September 9, to unveil the iPhone 17, ultra-thin iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
All of the new iPhone models will be available to pre-order starting Friday, September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time / 8 a.m. Eastern Time in the U.S. and dozens of other countries, according to Apple. The release date for the devices is one week later, on Friday, September 19, which is when deliveries to customers and in-store availability will begin.
To recap the dates:
Event/Announcement: Tuesday, September 9
Pre-Orders: Friday, September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time / 8 a.m. Eastern Time
Release Date: Friday, September 19
To learn more about the devices, read our coverage of Apple's announcements:
Following the debut of the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple has started letting customers prepare for pre-orders, which are set to begin on Friday, September 12 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time or 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
If you plan to buy an iPhone 17, you can use the Apple Store app or Apple's website to choose a preferred phone, confirm your status with your carrier, add accessories, choose an AppleCare+ plan, and add a preferred payment method ahead of when pre-orders go live. Payment in full and other payment options are supported.
iPhone Upgrade Program members are able to choose their preferred iPhone 17 model and complete pre-approval steps that include checking upgrade eligibility, securing credit lines, and confirming shipping details.
Apple has offered a "Get Ready" feature for several years now, providing customers with a streamlined way to pre-order their iPhones with the tap of a button.
Pricing on the iPhone 17 starts at $799, while the iPhone Air is priced at $999. The iPhone 17 Pro is available starting at $1,099, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max is available starting at $1,199.
Following the September 12 pre-orders, the iPhone 17 models will launch on Friday, September 19.
Apple on Tuesday held its "Awe Dropping" fall event to debut new iPhone 17 models, the super-thin iPhone Air, the Apple Watch Series 11, SE3, and Ultra 3, new AirPods Pro 3, and more. It took Apple more than an hour to introduce the new devices, but we've recapped everything in a quick 13-minute video for our readers who want a short but detailed overview of what's new.
We've also rounded up our full event coverage, so make sure to take a look at our articles to avoid missing any key details about Apple's updated devices.
The Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3, and AirPods 3 can be pre-ordered today. The iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max will be available for pre-order starting at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday. All of the new devices will launch on Friday, September 19.
The iPhone 17 models have much longer battery life than the iPhone 16 models, with the exception of the iPhone Air because there's no comparable iPhone 16 model. Battery life is up six hours for most devices, with the iPhone 17 seeing the most significant increase.
Streaming video can be played for longer, and the iPhone 17 models support longer video performance, according to year-over-year comparisons of iPhone 16 battery life and iPhone 17 battery life listings provided by Apple.
iPhone 17 - 30 hours video playback, 27 hours streaming video playback.
iPhone Air - 27 hours video playback, 22 hours streaming video playback.
iPhone 17 Pro - 33 hours video playback, 30 hours streaming video playback.
iPhone 17 Pro Max - 39 hours video playback, 35 hours streaming video playback.
iPhone 16 Plus - 27 hours video playback, 24 hours streaming video.
iPhone 16 Pro - 27 hours video playback, 22 hours streaming video.
iPhone 16 Pro Max - 33 hours video playback, 29 hours streaming video.
The iPhone 17 lasts for an impressive eight hours longer than the iPhone 16 for video playback, and nine hours longer for streaming video.
Battery life will vary depending on device usage, which is why Apple uses "up to" in all of its battery descriptions. You may see longer or shorter battery life based on how you use your iPhone, because most people aren't often watching video for 39 hours in a row.
The iPhone 17 models support fast charging and can reach a 50 percent charge in 30 minutes, much like the iPhone 16 models.
Apple introduced the super thin iPhone Air today, and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera was able to test it out after Apple's event. He shared some initial thoughts, giving us a first look at the device in the real world.
Unsurprisingly, the iPhone Air is indeed "Awe Dropping" at first touch just because it's so lightweight and thin in the hand despite the 6.5-inch display. Even though it's light, it still feels like a premium device, which is expected at the $999 price point. The iPhone Air is 5.6mm thick, which makes it the thinnest iPhone to date, and it weighs 165 grams.
Apple added a new 18-megapixel front-facing camera that has a square sensor, so you can get more into the field of view. It's useful for group selfies and video calls.
There's a camera "plateau" at the back of the iPhone Air for the single-lens 48-megapixel rear camera. According to Apple, that area holds the front-facing camera, rear-facing camera, and some other hardware, enabling the thin design. The frame is titanium, and Apple says it won't bend. The OLED display offers 120Hz ProMotion refresh rates.
Other features include Face ID, Camera Control, and an Action button.
Apple added a custom N1 networking chip for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a new C1X modem, and the A19 Pro chip to optimize battery life. The iPhone Air battery lasts for up to 27 hours when watching videos, and you can extend that if you pay another $99 for a MagSafe battery pack. The other iPhone 17 models have longer battery life, but the iPhone Air does have a better battery than the prior-generation iPhone 16.
The iPhone Air will be available for pre-order this Friday, and it'll launch on the 19th.
The iPhone 17 models include an Accessibility setting to disable pulse width modulation (PWM), according to information found in the iOS 26 release candidate.
There will be a toggle located in the Display and Text Size section of the Accessibility settings on the iPhone 17, labeled "Display Pulse Smoothing." Users will be able to turn PWM on, or turn it off. A description:
Disables pulse width modulation to provide a different way to dim the OLED display, which can create a smoother display output at low brightness levels. Disabling PWM may affect low brightness display performance under certain conditions.
We have confirmed that the PWM toggle is available on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. It's also likely available on the iPhone Air.
Pulse width modulation is used for adjusting the brightness of a display. PWM is designed to quickly switch LED or OLED pixels on or off to control the brightness that people perceive. Some users are bothered by PWM and can see a flickering at lower brightness levels.
Affected users often complain of eye strain, headaches, and other symptoms, but it is a technology that display makers use because it is energy efficient. The iPhone 17 models could provide those who are bothered by PWM with a fix.
Update: This article has been updated to clarify that the setting to turn off PWM is available on all iPhone 17 models.
The new iPhone Air is Apple's thinnest iPhone to date, which means it's also lighter than the standard iPhone models. Apple also switched from titanium to aluminum for the iPhone 17 Pro models, resulting in some weight differences. Given these changes, Here's how the iPhone 17 weights compare to the iPhone 16 weights.
iPhone Air - 5.82 ounces (165 grams)
iPhone 17 - 6.24 ounces (177 grams)
iPhone 17 Pro - 7.27 ounces (206 grams)
iPhone 17 Pro Max - 8.22 ounces (233 grams)
iPhone 16 - 6 ounces (170 grams)
iPhone 16 Plus - 7.03 ounces (199 grams)
iPhone 16 Pro - 7.03 ounces (199 grams)
iPhone 16 Pro Max - 7.99 ounces (227 grams)
The iPhone Air is seven percent lighter than the iPhone 17, and 34 percent lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The thin design will make the device feel even lighter than its weight suggests, and it should be easier to hold for extended periods. While it is close in weight to the iPhone 17, it has a larger display.
The iPhone 17 and 17 Pro feature 6.3-inch displays, while the iPhone Air has a 6.5-inch display and the iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display.
Apple introduced A19 and A19 Pro chips for the iPhone 17 lineup, with a total of three chip variants. The iPhone 17 uses the regular A19 chip, while the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro models have the A19 Pro. All of the chips are built on a more advanced 3-nanometer process.
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have a higher-end A19 Pro chip with a 6-core GPU, and the iPhone Air has an A19 Pro chip with one less GPU core. Here are all the differences, according to Apple:
A19 - 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU
A19 Pro (iPhone Air) - 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU
A19 Pro (iPhone 17 Pro) - 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU
All of the A19 chips have "Neural Accelerators" for each GPU core that boost daily workflows and the performance of local AI models, such as on-device Siri. There's also an updated 16-core Neural Engine, an updated display engine, and an updated image signal processor.
Apple says that the A19 Pro chip has the fastest CPU in any smartphone and the most advanced GPU yet. The CPU includes 50 percent larger last-level cache size, improved front-end bandwidth and improved branch prediction. The GPU features increased math rates, unified image compression, and second-generation dynamic caching. The Neural Accelerators offer 4x the peak compute of the A18 Pro.
The iPhone 17 Pro models have an updated thermal architecture that uses vapor chamber cooling, further enhancing the performance of the A19 Pro chip. With the new chip and the updated thermal design, the CPU and GPU in the A19 Pro deliver 40 percent better sustained performance than the A18 Pro in the iPhone 16 models.
Apple also included 12GB RAM in the iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 Pro models, while the iPhone 17 has 8GB.
Apple today introduced the iPhone Air, and it is the thinnest and lightest iPhone to date. With a 5.6mm thick chassis, the iPhone Air doesn't have as much internal space as other iPhones for a battery.
There have been rumors suggesting the iPhone Air would have worse battery life than the standard iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro models, but there were also rumors indicating that Apple had workarounds, like denser battery technology.
The iPhone Air's battery will last for up to 27 hours when watching videos and up to 22 hours when streaming videos.
It has the lowest battery life of the four iPhone 17 models, but Apple is using high-density battery technology to improve battery life. Apple did not provide information on the watt-hours of the iPhone Air battery, but information published on Apple's European site indicates that it has a 3,149 mAh battery inside. 3,149 mAh is most comparable to the 3,227 mAh battery that was in the iPhone 13.
For comparison, the iPhone 17 has a 3,692 mAh battery, the 17 Pro has a 4,252 mAh battery, and the 17 Pro Max has a 5,088 mAh battery.
Apple introduced a MagSafe battery pack to go along with the iPhone Air, plus iOS 26 has an Adaptive Power mode that's meant to extend battery life when iPhone activity is above a normal day-to-day baseline.
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