Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Apple iPhone Duo

The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Apple iPhone Duo (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 72/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 11.3mm).

The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Apple iPhone Duo by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone Air 2

Performance 97
Display 85
Camera 51
Battery —
Portability 100
Value for money —

Apple iPhone Duo

Performance 97
Display 82
Camera 49
Battery 59
Portability 20
Value for money 52

What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?


  • Better camera (51/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 20/100)

What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?

  • Faster charging: 60W vs 20W

  • Overall rating 72/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Apple iPhone Duo, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 9 points higher (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (100/100 vs 20/100).

Apple iPhone Air 2: The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Apple iPhone Duo: The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone Air 2 Apple iPhone Duo
Processor Apple A20 Pro Apple A20 Pro
AnTuTu 3434654 3434654
Geekbench Single 4772 4772
Geekbench Multi 12989 12989
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 1260x2736 1878x2670
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery — 4883 mAh
Charging 20W 60W
Wireless charging — 25W
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 48 MP
Front camera 18 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
OS iOS 27.x iOS 27
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm
Weight — 254 g
Launch price — $1999

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone Air 2

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
51
camera

Apple iPhone Duo

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone Air 2

  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Apple iPhone Duo

  • 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1878x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone Air 2

  • —
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
—
battery

Apple iPhone Duo

  • 4883 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
59
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Apple iPhone Duo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone Air 2 Apple A20 Pro
81/100
3434654 AnTuTu
Apple iPhone Duo Apple A20 Pro
72/100
3434654 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone Air 2

Price unknown

Apple iPhone Duo

$1999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (100/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Apple iPhone Duo?

The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Apple iPhone Duo by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Apple iPhone Duo?

The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Apple iPhone Duo — 72/100.

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Apple iPhone Duo?

The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users.