Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone Fold
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 56/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Fold is faster in AnTuTu (2,568,709 vs 2,550,000).
Apple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Fold
- Better camera (73/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 2550000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 9800
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 70/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Apple iPhone Fold, the Apple iPhone Air scores 8 points higher (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (93/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Apple iPhone Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 2568709 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 10558 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1920x2713 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 19 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | — | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Apple iPhone Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Fold leads Apple iPhone Air by 0.7% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (73/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (93/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Apple iPhone Fold by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Apple iPhone Fold — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users.