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Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone Air

6.5″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine

256 GB · Space Black · UK A3517 · dual eSIM · MG2L4QN/AFull product profile
Apple iPhone Air in Space Black, official product viewSpace Black
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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Apple256 GB

iPhone 18 Pro

6.3″ · 120 Hz

256 GB · Burgundy · UK model A3714 · nano-SIM + eSIM · MJRR4QN/ARelease: 18 Sept 2026Full product profile
iPhone 18 Pro in Burgundy, official Apple front and rear product viewsBurgundy
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

iPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Source 1
iPhone 18 ProApple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Source 1
Explore the full specifications
iPhone Air

0.2″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone Air
6.5″
iPhone 18 Pro
6.3″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

22 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Rear 4K recording maximum

In Visual facts
iPhone Air60 fps
iPhone 18 Pro120 fps
Sources
iPhone Air

Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro

100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications

Keep rear and front camera capabilities separate. A recording mode, autofocus or stabilisation feature can matter for your use; it does not establish independently tested image quality.

Camera system

iPhone AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
iPhone 18 Pro48 MP main with f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4 apertures (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 4x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Sources

Variable aperture provides physical control over light and depth of field. A fixed aperture does not offer those settings; photo quality still needs independent testing.

Display specification

iPhone Air6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
iPhone 18 Pro6.3-inch OLED; 2622 × 1206; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Sources
iPhone Air

460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro

460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Show 16 more verified differences

Update policy

iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
iPhone 18 ProNo fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27
Sources

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Battery and charging

iPhone AirUp to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wireless
iPhone 18 ProUp to 34 h video; fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wireless
Sources
iPhone Air

Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro

Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 31 h streamed video; up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable USB-C adapter supporting AVS; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple UK claims, not independent tests.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Published professional camera workflows

iPhone Air0
iPhone 18 Pro4
Sources
iPhone Air

Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro

Versus counts four workflow types Apple lists: RAW stills, professional video codecs, log capture and external production timing. It is not an Apple score or a count of every camera feature.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Small physical differences (2)
Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Regional SIM / network configuration

iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
iPhone 18 ProUK model A3714; nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone Air

Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro

Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (24)

Main-camera aperture control

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 ProVariable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Four physical main-camera aperture settings; not a simulated portrait-blur score.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro60 fps
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Rear-camera Cinematic mode. Front-camera Cinematic mode is listed separately at up to 4K30.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Built-in pro camera controls

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 ProMain camera: aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram; front camera: shutter speed, white balance and histogram
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

The front camera is not described as having physical aperture control.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum digital zoom in video

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro24×
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Expandable storage

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Apple Intelligence and Siri AI

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 ProApple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Siri AI starts in English, with regional restrictions and usage limits for some cloud features.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio Mix

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 ProUpdated algorithms with music isolation
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Manufacturer-described functions; sound quality has not been independently measured.

Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Chip manufacturing process

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro2 nm
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Manufacturer-named process technology; the process name is not a measured transistor size or an efficiency score.

Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cinematic effects after capture

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 ProApply Cinematic effects after capture to video shot at up to 60 fps
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Apple-announced editing feature.

Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display resolution

iPhone Air2736 × 1260
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dynamic Island

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 ProRedesigned; up to three Live Activities at once
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Apple-announced interface feature; usability has not been independently tested.

Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone jack

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Panel technology

iPhone AirOLED
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Photographic Styles

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 ProPhotographic Styles 3
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Available on the rear and front cameras.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Apple Reference Image

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 ProFusion Main camera
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Apple camera feature; image quality has not been independently tested.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Smart focus tracking

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 ProYes
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Apple camera feature; tracking reliability has not been independently tested.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Thermal design

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 ProA20 Pro die beside memory with direct attachment to a redesigned vapour chamber
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Apple claims three times the vapour-chamber surface area of iPhone 17 Pro. Sustained-performance gains require independent testing.

Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time-lapse recording

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 ProUp to 4K Dolby Vision with stabilisation
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

The published time-lapse mode is separate from ordinary video and slow motion.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed typical-use battery life

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro23 hours
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

Apple typical-use claim; distinct from local or streamed video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US specification difference

iPhone AirNot verified
iPhone 18 ProUS model is eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); Apple lists 36 h local video and 33 h streamed video for it.
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro

US figures are shown for reference only and are not used for the UK model.

Apple US iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

13 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs68 specificationsiPhone AiriPhone 18 Pro
WeightDiffers
Sources
165g
211g
WidthDiffers
Sources
74.7mm
71.9mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
5.64mm
8.75mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
150 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (height × width × thickness)
HeightDiffers
Sources
156.2 mm
150 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
Space Black
Burgundy
Thermal design
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
A20 Pro die beside memory with direct attachment to a redesigned vapour chamberApple claims three times the vapour-chamber surface area of iPhone 17 Pro. Sustained-performance gains require independent testing.
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
6.3″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
Pixel density
Sources
460 ppi
460 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion.
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
6.3-inch OLED; 2622 × 1206; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh.
Display resolution
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
2736 × 1260
Not verified
Dynamic Island
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Redesigned; up to three Live Activities at onceApple-announced interface feature; usability has not been independently tested.
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
4×Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
1
3
Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
48 MP main with f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4 apertures (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 4x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Optical-quality zoomDiffers
Sources
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
8×Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
Front cameras
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Published professional camera workflowsDiffers
Sources
0Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
4Versus counts four workflow types Apple lists: RAW stills, professional video codecs, log capture and external production timing. It is not an Apple score or a count of every camera feature.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
YesSecond-generation sensor-shift OIS on the 48 MP Fusion Main; the telephoto has its own 3D sensor-shift OIS.
Rear 4K recording maximumDiffers
Sources
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
120 fps100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
Yes
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Variable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0Four physical main-camera aperture settings; not a simulated portrait-blur score.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
60 fpsRear-camera Cinematic mode. Front-camera Cinematic mode is listed separately at up to 4K30.
Maximum digital zoom in video
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
24×Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
Photographic Styles
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Photographic Styles 3Available on the rear and front cameras.
Smart focus tracking
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesApple camera feature; tracking reliability has not been independently tested.
Built-in pro camera controls
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Main camera: aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram; front camera: shutter speed, white balance and histogramThe front camera is not described as having physical aperture control.
Apple Reference Image
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Fusion Main cameraApple camera feature; image quality has not been independently tested.
Time-lapse recording
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Up to 4K Dolby Vision with stabilisationThe published time-lapse mode is separate from ordinary video and slow motion.
Cinematic effects after capture
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Apply Cinematic effects after capture to video shot at up to 60 fpsApple-announced editing feature.
Audio Mix
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Updated algorithms with music isolationManufacturer-described functions; sound quality has not been independently measured.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
27 hours
Claimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
34 hours
Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Up to 34 h video; fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 31 h streamed video; up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable USB-C adapter supporting AVS; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple UK claims, not independent tests.
Claimed streamed videoDiffers
Sources
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
31 hoursApple UK claim.
Time to 50% wired chargeDiffers
Sources
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
15 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS.
MagSafe / Qi2 chargingDiffers
Sources
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
25 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Claimed typical-use battery life
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
23 hoursApple typical-use claim; distinct from local or streamed video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Update policyDiffers
Sources
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
No fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
iOS 26
iOS 27
Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Apple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27Siri AI starts in English, with regional restrictions and usage limits for some cloud features.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configuration
Sources
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK model A3517; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
UK model A3714; nano-SIM + eSIMDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.
Storage
Sources
256 GB
256 GB
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
OLED
Not verified
eSIM onlyDiffers
Sources
Yes
No
Ingress protection
Sources
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
IP68Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
ConnectionsDiffers
Sources
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Biometric authentication
Sources
Face ID
Face ID
Apple UK reference priceDiffers
Sources
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
£1,199Announced 256 GB configuration price; not a current retailer offer.
Named cellular modemDiffers
Sources
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Apple C2Explicitly listed for iPhone 18 Pro in the UK Mobile and Wireless section.
Announced
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
2026-09-09
Pre-orders open
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
2026-09-12
Announced availability
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
2026-09-18
US specification difference
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
US model is eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); Apple lists 36 h local video and 33 h streamed video for it.US figures are shown for reference only and are not used for the UK model.
Chip manufacturing process
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
2 nmManufacturer-named process technology; the process name is not a measured transistor size or an efficiency score.
Show unverified (6)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Not verifiedNot published by Apple.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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Apple iPhone Air

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight165 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width74.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness5.64 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.5 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.

Apple
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Outdoor peak claim.

Apple
Claimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Adaptive ProMotion.

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.

Apple
Rear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
  1. Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Apple UK iPhone Air configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. iPhone Air exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight211 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width71.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.75 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.

Apple
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.

Apple
Claimed video playback34 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.

Apple
Claimed charging rate3.33% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Apple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS. 50 divided by 15 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.

Apple
Native telephoto reach4×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reach8×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.

Apple
Rear camera modules3Calculated from sources · medium confidence

Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.

Apple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

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Manufacturer list price£1,199.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources4
  1. Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
  2. Apple US iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
  3. Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro, 256 GB, BurgundyApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
  4. Apple announces iPhone 18 ProApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
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