Apple iPhone Air vs Realme GT Neo 3

The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Realme GT Neo 3 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT Neo 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,092,605); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 188g).

The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the Realme GT Neo 3 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone Air

Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 73
Battery 26
Portability 96
Value for money 60

Realme GT Neo 3

Performance 62
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 56
Portability 64
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone Air better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1092605
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1139
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 3842
  • Lighter: 165g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (96/100 vs 64/100)

What makes Realme GT Neo 3 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3149 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 26/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Realme GT Neo 3, the Apple iPhone Air scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT Neo 3 leads (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 3 (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 3 (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT Neo 3 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 3 (96/100 vs 64/100).

Apple iPhone Air: The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Realme GT Neo 3: The Realme GT Neo 3 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone Air Realme GT Neo 3
Processor Apple A19 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8100
AnTuTu 2538751 1092605
Geekbench Single 3850 1139
Geekbench Multi 9800 3842
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2736x1260 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3149 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
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 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 26 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 156.2×74.7×5.6 mm 163.3×75.6×8.2 mm
Weight 165 g 188 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone Air

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera

Realme GT Neo 3

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone Air

  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2736x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Realme GT Neo 3

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone Air

  • 3149 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
26
battery

Realme GT Neo 3

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone Air and Realme GT Neo 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone Air Apple A19 Pro
75/100
2538751 AnTuTu
Realme GT Neo 3 MediaTek Dimensity 8100
57/100 -132.4%
1092605 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone Air leads Realme GT Neo 3 by 132.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone Air

$999

Realme GT Neo 3

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 3 (92/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 3 (73/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT Neo 3 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (56/100 vs 26/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 3 (96/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Realme GT Neo 3?

The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the Realme GT Neo 3 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Realme GT Neo 3?

The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme GT Neo 3 — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Realme GT Neo 3?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Realme GT Neo 3?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Realme GT Neo 3?

The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT Neo 3 is a better fit for active users.