Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 17/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Air has the bigger battery (3149 mAh vs 2018); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,000 vs 1,359,000); the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) is noticeably lighter (144g vs 165g).
Apple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550000 vs 1359000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2252
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 5608
- Bigger battery: 3149 vs 2018 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 144g vs 165g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 93/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022), the Apple iPhone Air scores 47 points higher (64/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) (70/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A15 Bionic | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 1359000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2252 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 5608 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 4.7" Retina IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 750x1334 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 2018 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 7 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 15.4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 138.4×67.3×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 144 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 7MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)
- 4.7" Retina IPS LCD
- Resolution: 750x1334
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)
- 2018 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Apple iPhone SE3 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) by 87.6% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) (70/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) (73/100 vs 0/100).
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 SE3 (2022) is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) by 47 points (64/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.