Apple iPhone Air vs OnePlus Ace 6
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 65/100 vs 64/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,391,399 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 213g).
Apple iPhone Air
OnePlus Ace 6
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9300
- Lighter: 165g vs 213g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 33/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $399 vs $999
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (79/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (82/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | OnePlus Ace 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3391399 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $999 | $399 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- 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 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone Air and OnePlus Ace 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Apple iPhone Air by 24.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $600. OnePlus Ace 6 is cheaper by $600.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100).
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 OnePlus Ace 6 (73/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (79/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (93/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (82/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.