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 52/100 (a 23-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 (2,568,709 vs 1,418,085); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 204g).
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Apple iPhone Air
- Overall rating 52/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 1418085
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2303
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 5725
- 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)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (26/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Apple iPhone Air, the Apple iPhone Air scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 16/100, Apple iPhone Air — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (73/100 vs 21/100). 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).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Apple iPhone Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1418085 | 2568709 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2303 | 3850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5725 | 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 | |
| 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 |
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
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
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
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 44.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
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, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (73/100 vs 21/100).
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).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
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 52/100, the Apple iPhone Air — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 21/100).
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.