Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 77/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,434,654); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3434654
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Better camera (69/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 4 points higher (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 10.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed 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 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (69/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.