Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone SE (2024)
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (2024) runs on the Apple A18. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,000 vs 1,822,701).
Apple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550000 vs 1822701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3291
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 8136
- Faster charging: 40W vs 5W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 5W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Apple iPhone SE (2024), the Apple iPhone Air scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (73/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Apple iPhone SE (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A18 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 1822701 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3291 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 8136 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1170x2532 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 40W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 5W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 18 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | 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 SE (2024)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- —
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless: 5W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Apple iPhone SE (2024), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Apple iPhone SE (2024) 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 SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a better fit for gamers and power users.