Apple iPhone Air vs Motorola Moto G55

The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025; estimated prices are $999 and $261. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 34/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G55 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 by 30 points (64/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 9
Design 93
Value for money 41
Motorola Moto G55
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 92
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
  • Lighter: 165g vs 179g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3149 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $261 vs $999

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Motorola Moto G55, the Apple iPhone Air scores 30 points higher (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (39/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (39/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone Air: The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users.
Motorola Moto G55: The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone Air Motorola Moto G55
Processor Apple A19 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7025
AnTuTu 2550000
Geekbench Single 3850
Geekbench Multi 9800
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2736x1260 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3149 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 30W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 141
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 26 Android 14
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 6.0×None×None mm 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm
Weight 165 g 179 g
Price $999 $261
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Motorola Moto G55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2736x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G55
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
  • 3149 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
9
battery
Motorola Moto G55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone Air
$999
Motorola Moto G55
$261

Price difference: $738. Motorola Moto G55 is cheaper by $738.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (70/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (73/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (39/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (93/100 vs 76/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Motorola Moto G55?

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 by 30 points (64/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Motorola Moto G55?

The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Motorola Moto G55 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Motorola Moto G55?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Motorola Moto G55?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Motorola Moto G55?

The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.