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 2,568,709); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 203g).
Apple iPhone Air
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9494
- Lighter: 165g vs 203g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3105769 vs 2568709
- 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)
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 — 62/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Pro — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. 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).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | OnePlus Ace 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 3105769 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9494 | |
| 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 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
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
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
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 17.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $534. OnePlus Ace 5 Pro was $534 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
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).
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.