Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Apple iPhone Air
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the bigger battery (4288 mAh vs 3149); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Apple iPhone Air
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 4288 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 40W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Better camera (73/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Apple iPhone Air, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (47/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 64/100, 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 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (47/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (96/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Apple iPhone Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 2538751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 9800 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 2736x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 3149 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 141 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | iOS 26 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- 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 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
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 18 Pro and Apple iPhone Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Apple iPhone Air by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Apple iPhone Air was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (47/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (96/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Apple iPhone Air — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.