Apple iPhone Air vs ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $999 and $1399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,899,814); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 5311
- Lighter: 165g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1399
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 20/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, the Apple iPhone Air scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (60/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (96/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1899814 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2448x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 13 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1399 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 33.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Apple iPhone Air was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (73/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (60/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (96/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.