Apple iPhone Air 2 vs ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 63/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,899,814); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 5311
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 20/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 18 points higher (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (100/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 1899814 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 2448x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 13 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1399 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (100/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.