Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 74/100 (a 7-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 2,827,538); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 7.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 9100
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (77/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 7 points higher (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 21.5% 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.