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; estimated prices are $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 35/100 (a 29-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 (2,550,000 vs 1,359,000); 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).
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Apple iPhone Air
- Bigger battery: 4323 vs 3149 mAh
- Cheaper: $899 vs $999
- Longer battery life (22/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550000 vs 1359000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2252
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 5608
- Faster charging: 40W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 165g vs 203g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs the Apple iPhone Air, the Apple iPhone Air scores 29 points higher (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus leads (22/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (70/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). 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 (22/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Apple iPhone Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1359000 | 2550000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2252 | 3850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5608 | 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 | 15W | 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.8 mm | 6.0×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 165 g | |
| Price | $899 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
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
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 4323 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 14 Plus and Apple iPhone Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 46.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 14 Plus is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (70/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
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 (22/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (93/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 29 points (64/100 vs 35/100).
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 35/100, the Apple iPhone Air — 64/100.
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 (70/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Plus over the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users.