Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iPhone 15
Battery capacity (3,349 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 15
Wired charging speed (27W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 15
AnTuTu benchmark (1,354,651 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone Air
Screen size (6.5")
WinsWeight
iPhone Air
Total weight (165g)
WinsValue
iPhone Air
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 15 | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.1" | 6.5" | |
| 1,179 × 2,556 | 1,260 × 2,736 | |
| Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| 60Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Dual | Single | |
| 2x | — | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | |
| 1,354,651 | — | |
| 6 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 3,349 mAh | 3,149 mAh | |
| 27W | 20W | |
| 15W | Yes | |
Build | ||
| 171g | 165g | |
| 7.8mm | 5.6mm | |
| Aluminum frame and glass back | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield) | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone Air
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 15
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Apple iPhone Air
Highest resolution main camera.