Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 60/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,232,200); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 21 points higher (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (100/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 178.7% 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (100/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.