Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone Air 2
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 75/100 (a 6-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
Apple iPhone Air 2
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Better camera (73/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 9800
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 96/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Apple iPhone Air 2, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Apple iPhone Air 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A20 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3434654 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 4772 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 12989 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1260x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 40W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 27.x | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Apple iPhone Air 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Apple iPhone Air by 26.1% 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 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (73/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Apple iPhone Air 2 — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.