Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Apple iPhone Air
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro; launch prices were $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus has the bigger battery (4323 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,413,275); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone Air has the stronger camera (141 vs 133); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Apple iPhone Air
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 4323 vs 3149 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 5753
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 165g vs 203g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs the Apple iPhone Air, the Apple iPhone Air scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus leads (37/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Plus — 38/100, 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 14 Plus (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (96/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Apple iPhone Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 2538751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 9800 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2778x1284 | 2736x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 3149 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | 141 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | iOS 26 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.8 mm | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2778x1284
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 4323 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 14 Plus and Apple iPhone Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 44.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 14 Plus was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (96/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 Plus — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Apple iPhone Air — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Plus over the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.