Apple iPhone Air vs OnePlus Ace 5 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $465. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,105,769 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9287
- Lighter: 165g vs 203g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 56/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3105769 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $465 vs $999
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro, the Apple iPhone Air scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro leads (68/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Pro — 64/100; 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 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro (96/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | OnePlus Ace 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3105769 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 161.7×75.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $465 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and OnePlus Ace 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro leads Apple iPhone Air by 18.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $534. OnePlus Ace 5 Pro was $534 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro (73/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (68/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro (96/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus Ace 5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.