Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Apple iPhone Fold
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 77/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Apple iPhone Fold
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 10558
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Better camera (53/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Apple iPhone Fold, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 4 points higher (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Apple iPhone Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 2538751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 3970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 10558 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1920x2713 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | — | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Apple iPhone Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Apple iPhone Fold by 35.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Apple iPhone Fold by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Apple iPhone Fold — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users.