Apple iPhone SE 4 vs Apple iPhone 17 Air
Here you can compare Apple iPhone SE 4 and Apple iPhone 17 Air. Comparing Apple iPhone SE 4 vs Apple iPhone 17 Air on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Apple iPhone SE 4 stands against Apple iPhone 17 Air and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPhone SE 4 is $499 and for Apple iPhone 17 Air is $749. The details of both of these products were last updated on Jul 15, 2025.
| Specification | Apple iPhone SE 4 | Apple iPhone 17 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 | 12 MP ƒ/1.5 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Battery | 3279 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| OS | iOS v18 | iOS v26 |
| Display | 6.06 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels | 6.1 inches, 1200 x 2600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| RAM | 8 GB | |
| Price | $499 | $749 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 77 / 100 | 77 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels | 1200 x 2600 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 65.4% Less Bezels | |
| RAM | 8 GB More RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB More Storage |
| CPU Clock Speed | 4.04 GHz Faster Clock Speed | |
| CPU Cores | Hexa Core | Octa Core More CPU Cores |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP Better Camera Resolution | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Thickness | 6 mm Slimmer | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh Bigger Battery | 3000 mAh |
General
| Model | iPhone SE 4 | iPhone 17 AIr |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+eSIM | eSIM+eSIM SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 10, 2025 (Expected) | September 07, 2025 (Expected) |
Display
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.06 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels | 6.1 inches, 1200 x 2600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 65.4% | |
| Features | 1,400:1 Contrast Ratio (typical), True Tone Display, Wide Colour Display (P3), Haptic Touch, 625 nits Max Brightness | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 1200 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, Lightning Port |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BEIDOU | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Barometer, Three Axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 | 12 MP ƒ/1.5 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Focus Pixels | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Advanced Red-eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash | 24 MP Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | iOS v18 | iOS v26 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A18 | Apple |
| CPU | 4.04 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple Core GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) |
| Video | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3279 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Works with Qi Chargers | Yes, 15W MagSafe |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours |
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