Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone Air
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Air has the bigger battery (3149 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Apple iPhone Air
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 3149 vs 3095 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 165g vs 204g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (26/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Apple iPhone Air, the Apple iPhone Air scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Apple iPhone Air — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 73/100. In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (26/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (96/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Apple iPhone Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 2538751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 9800 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 2736x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 3149 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 141 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | iOS 26 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 44.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 73/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (26/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (96/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Apple iPhone Air — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.