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Phone (3)
6.67″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the Phone (3) if…
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 50 vs 18 MP Source: Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you need a physical SIM slot; the other is eSIM-only Source: Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the iPhone Air if…
- you want a lighter phone: 165 g vs 218 g Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 5.64 vs 8.99 mm Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
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
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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.
Phone (3)
0.17″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Phone (3)
- 6.67″
- iPhone Air
- 6.5″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- Phone (3)
- Not verified
- iPhone Air
- Up to 27h
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
15 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsPhone (3)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
iPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Claimed charge time to 50%
Phone (3)20 minutes
iPhone Air30 minutes
Sources
Phone (3)
Upper-bound manufacturer claim with the 65 W wired charging spec. No adapter is included in the box, and the test adapter and conditions are not given. · 1% to 50%; manufacturer states "under 20 minutes"
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
Phone (3)Main: 50 MP (f/1.68, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.68, OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K at 60 fps
iPhone AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Sources
Phone (3)
Details: main 1/1.3" sensor, OIS and EIS, 2x2 OCL PDAF autofocus, 2x in-sensor zoom; periscope 1/2.75" sensor, OIS and EIS, autofocus, 6x in-sensor and 60x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 1/2.76" sensor, 114° field of view; front 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° field of view. Video list: Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps (4K per the feature copy), 1080p Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps, 1080p slow motion at 240/120 fps, 4K/1080p time-lapse. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night, Macro, Action.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
Phone (3)6.67-inch flexible AMOLED; 2800 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 4500 nits peak
iPhone Air6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Sources
Phone (3)
Full published display specification: 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED; 1260 x 2800 (460 PPI); Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 4500 nits peak, 1600 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
Phone (3)5 years of Android updates and 7 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
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
Phone (3)5150 mAh; 65 W wired, 15 W wireless, 5 W reverse wireless, 7.5 W reverse wired
iPhone AirUp to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wireless
Sources
Phone (3)
Full published battery specification: 5150 mAh Si/C Li-ion (UK; 5500 mAh in India only); 65 W wired fast charging; 15 W wireless charging; 5 W reverse wireless charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, PD3.0, PD2.0, QC4.0, QC3.0, QC2.0, DCP, SDP, CDP, UFCS.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone 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 specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
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Display resolution
Phone (3)1260 x 2800 (460 PPI)
iPhone Air2736 × 1260
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
eSIM only
Phone (3)No
iPhone AirYes
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
Phone (3)50 MP
iPhone Air18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Panel technology
Phone (3)Flexible AMOLED
iPhone AirOLED
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Claimed peak brightness
Phone (3)4500 nits
iPhone Air3000 nits
Sources
Phone (3)
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
Phone (3)3
iPhone Air1
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
Phone (3)6.67 in
iPhone Air6.5 in
Sources
iPhone Air
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Thickness
Phone (3)8.99 mm
iPhone Air5.64 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsPhone (3)218 g
iPhone Air165 g
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
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.
Dimensions
Phone (3)160.6 × 75.59 × 8.99 mm (height × width × depth)
iPhone Air156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
Phone (3)160.6 mm
iPhone Air156.2 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsPhone (3)75.59 mm
iPhone Air74.7 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
Phone (3)Dual nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6.0; NFC
iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
Sources
Phone (3)
UK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM supported; SIM mode: dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VoLTE/VoNR; 2G GSM: 850, 900, DCS, PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 5G NR bands (SA/NSA): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4/5/6 GHz tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 6.0; Location: L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, SBAS; NFC. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone 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 specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (93)
Rear 4K recording maximum
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone Air60 fps
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone Air60 fps
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Phone (3)Yes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3)
OIS listed for the main and periscope cameras only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
Phone (3)Yes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3)
Stated for the main (2x2 OCL PDAF) and periscope cameras; not stated for the ultra-wide.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone AirYes
Sources
Phone (3)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone Air27 hours
Sources
Phone (3)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
UK battery capacity
Phone (3)5150 mAh
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3)
UK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wired charging power
Phone (3)65 W
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM
Phone (3)12 GB
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
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.
Wireless connectivity
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone AirWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published security support term
Phone (3)7 years
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3)
Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
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.
Listed operating system
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone AiriOS 26
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB connection
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone AirUSB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Device unlock
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone AirFace ID
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone AirApple C1X
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Glyph interface
Phone (3)Glyph Matrix
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3)
Rear light matrix for notifications, Glyph Toys and games, switched with the Glyph Button. Some functions, such as Caller ID, are marked coming soon.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
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.
RAM and storage configuration
Phone (3)12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
iPhone AirRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Sources
One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Native telephoto reach
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone Air0×
Sources
Phone (3)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published operating system
Phone (3)Nothing OS 4 powered by Android 16
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3)
Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality zoom
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone Air2×
Sources
Phone (3)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Phone (3)3×
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
Phone (3)460 ppi
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone Air0
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
Phone (3)Yes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3)
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
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.
2G GSM
Phone (3)GSM 850, 900, DCS, PCS
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Phone (3)UMTS B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4G LTE bands
Phone (3)1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5G NR bands
Phone (3)n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 - SA/NSA
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio
Phone (3)3 high-definition mics
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio
Phone (3)Symmetric stereo speakers
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery
Phone (3)Si/C Li-Ion 5,150 mAh*
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery
Phone (3)*5500mAh (in India only)
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth
Phone (3)6.0
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Phone (3)1600 nits
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Brightness — Peak brightness
Phone (3)4500 nits
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Brightness — Typical brightness
Phone (3)800 nits
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging
Phone (3)65 W fast charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging
Phone (3)15 W wireless charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging
Phone (3)5 W reverse wireless charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging
Phone (3)7.5 W reverse wired charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colors
Phone (3)1.07 billion
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colour depth
Phone (3)10-bit
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Contrast ratio
Phone (3)1,000,000:1
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
e-SIM
Phone (3)Support
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Aperture
Phone (3)F/2.2
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Features
Phone (3)81.2° FOV
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Resolution
Phone (3)50 MP
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Sensor
Phone (3)1/2.76"
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Location
Phone (3)L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC and SBAS
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Aperture
Phone (3)f/1.68
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3)OIS & EIS
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3)Auto focus, 2x2 OCL PDAF
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3)2x in-sensor zoom
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Resolution
Phone (3)50 MP
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Sensor
Phone (3)1/1.3"
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NFC
Phone (3)Support
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Periscope camera — Aperture
Phone (3)f/2.68
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Periscope camera — Features
Phone (3)OIS & EIS
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Periscope camera — Features
Phone (3)Autofocus
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Periscope camera — Features
Phone (3)3x optical zoom
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Periscope camera — Features
Phone (3)6x in-sensor zoom
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Periscope camera — Features
Phone (3)60x ultra zoom
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Periscope camera — Resolution
Phone (3)50 MP
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Periscope camera — Sensor
Phone (3)1/2.75"
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Protocol
Phone (3)PPS / PD3.0 / PD2.0 / QC4.0 / QC3.0 / QC2.0 / DCP / SDP / CDP / UFCS
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Phone (3)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Phone (3)4 nm TSMC process
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Phone (3)Qualcomm Kryo, 8-core, up to 3.21 GHz
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Phone (3)1 Prime core, up to 3.2 GHz (Cortex-X4)
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Phone (3)7 Performance cores, up to 3.0 GHz (Cortex-A720)
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — GPU
Phone (3)Qualcomm Adreno 825
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — ISP
Phone (3)Qualcomm Spectra 18-bit Triple AI ISP
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — NPU
Phone (3)Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — NPU
Phone (3)Qualcomm AI Engine
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
Phone (3)120 Hz
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
Phone (3)1000 Hz
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Resolution
Phone (3)1260 x 2800 (460 PPI)
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Screen material
Phone (3)Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM card type
Phone (3)Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM mode
Phone (3)Dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VOLTE/VONR
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Size
Phone (3)6.67" flexible AMOLED
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Phone (3)F/2.2
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Features
Phone (3)114° FOV
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
Phone (3)50 MP
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Phone (3)1/2.76"
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi
Phone (3)Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4G/5G/6G Tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed streamed video
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone Air22 hours
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3)
The video list gives Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps, 1080p modes and 4K/1080p time-lapse, and Nothing advertises 4K 60 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging power
Phone (3)15 W
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe / Qi2 power
Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone Air20 W
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
7 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs121 specificationsPhone (3)iPhone Air
Phone (3)iPhone AirWeightDiffers
218g
165g
WidthDiffers
75.59mm
74.7mm
ThicknessDiffers
8.99mm
5.64mm
DimensionsDiffers
160.6 × 75.59 × 8.99 mm (height × width × depth)
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
HeightDiffers
160.6 mm
156.2 mm
ColourDiffers
White
Space Black
Form factor
slab
slab
Colour depth
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
10-bit
Not verified
Screen sizeDiffers
6.67″
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
4500 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
Pixel density
460 ppi
460 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion.
Display specificationDiffers
6.67-inch flexible AMOLED; 2800 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 4500 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED; 1260 x 2800 (460 PPI); Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 4500 nits peak, 1600 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate.
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.
Display resolutionDiffers
1260 x 2800 (460 PPI)
2736 × 1260
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
460 ppi
Not verified
Brightness — Peak brightness
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
4500 nits
Not verified
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1600 nits
Not verified
Brightness — Typical brightness
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
800 nits
Not verified
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
3
1
Camera systemDiffers
Main: 50 MP (f/1.68, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.68, OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K at 60 fpsDetails: main 1/1.3" sensor, OIS and EIS, 2x2 OCL PDAF autofocus, 2x in-sensor zoom; periscope 1/2.75" sensor, OIS and EIS, autofocus, 6x in-sensor and 60x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 1/2.76" sensor, 114° field of view; front 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° field of view. Video list: Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps (4K per the feature copy), 1080p Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps, 1080p slow motion at 240/120 fps, 4K/1080p time-lapse. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night, Macro, Action.
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Front cameraDiffers
50 MP
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
3×
Not verified
Main camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
50 MP
Not verified
Main camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
f/1.68
Not verified
Main camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1/1.3"
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
OIS & EIS
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Auto focus, 2x2 OCL PDAF
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
2x in-sensor zoom
Not verified
Periscope camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
50 MP
Not verified
Periscope camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
f/2.68
Not verified
Periscope camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1/2.75"
Not verified
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
OIS & EIS
Not verified
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Autofocus
Not verified
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
3x optical zoom
Not verified
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
6x in-sensor zoom
Not verified
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
60x ultra zoom
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
50 MP
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
F/2.2
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1/2.76"
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
114° FOV
Not verified
Front camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
50 MP
Not verified
Front camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
F/2.2
Not verified
Front camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1/2.76"
Not verified
Front camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
81.2° FOV
Not verified
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesStated for the main (2x2 OCL PDAF) and periscope cameras; not stated for the ultra-wide.
Not verified
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesOIS listed for the main and periscope cameras only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Yes
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Front camera autofocus
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Yes
Optical-quality crop reach
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
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.
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
27 hoursClaimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
5150 mAh; 65 W wired, 15 W wireless, 5 W reverse wireless, 7.5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5150 mAh Si/C Li-ion (UK; 5500 mAh in India only); 65 W wired fast charging; 15 W wireless charging; 5 W reverse wireless charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, PD3.0, PD2.0, QC4.0, QC3.0, QC2.0, DCP, SDP, CDP, UFCS.
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.
UK battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
5150 mAhUK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.
Not verified
Wired charging power
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
65 W
Not verified
Time to 50% wired chargeDiffers
20 minutesUpper-bound manufacturer claim with the 65 W wired charging spec. No adapter is included in the box, and the test adapter and conditions are not given. · 1% to 50%; manufacturer states "under 20 minutes"
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Battery
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Si/C Li-Ion 5,150 mAh*
Not verified
Battery
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
*5500mAh (in India only)
Not verified
Charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
65 W fast charging
Not verified
Charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
15 W wireless charging
Not verified
Charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
5 W reverse wireless charging
Not verified
Charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
7.5 W reverse wired charging
Not verified
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
15 W
Not verified
Claimed streamed video
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
MagSafe / Qi2 power
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
7 yearsPublished security support term · Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Update policyDiffers
5 years of Android updates and 7 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Listed operating system
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
iOS 26
ChipsetDiffers
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Dual nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6.0; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM supported; SIM mode: dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VoLTE/VoNR; 2G GSM: 850, 900, DCS, PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 5G NR bands (SA/NSA): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4/5/6 GHz tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 6.0; Location: L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, SBAS; NFC. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
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.
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
RAM
12 GB
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Panel technologyDiffers
Flexible AMOLED
OLED
Ingress protection
IP68
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
eSIM onlyDiffers
No
Yes
Published operating system
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Nothing OS 4 powered by Android 16Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Not verified
Apple UK reference priceDiffers
£699Nothing UK store price for White 12+256GB in September 2026 (earlier that month it was on offer at £549). Retailer prices may differ.
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
4 nm TSMC process
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Qualcomm Kryo, 8-core, up to 3.21 GHz
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1 Prime core, up to 3.2 GHz (Cortex-X4)
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
7 Performance cores, up to 3.0 GHz (Cortex-A720)
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — GPU
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Qualcomm Adreno 825
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — NPU
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — NPU
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Qualcomm AI Engine
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — ISP
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Qualcomm Spectra 18-bit Triple AI ISP
Not verified
Size
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
6.67" flexible AMOLED
Not verified
Screen material
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Not verified
Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1260 x 2800 (460 PPI)
Not verified
Colors
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1.07 billion
Not verified
Contrast ratio
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1,000,000:1
Not verified
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
120 Hz
Not verified
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1000 Hz
Not verified
Protocol
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
PPS / PD3.0 / PD2.0 / QC4.0 / QC3.0 / QC2.0 / DCP / SDP / CDP / UFCS
Not verified
Audio
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
3 high-definition mics
Not verified
Audio
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Symmetric stereo speakers
Not verified
SIM card type
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM
Not verified
e-SIM
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Support
Not verified
SIM mode
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VOLTE/VONR
Not verified
2G GSM
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
GSM 850, 900, DCS, PCS
Not verified
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
UMTS B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
Not verified
4G LTE bands
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
Not verified
5G NR bands
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 - SA/NSA
Not verified
Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4G/5G/6G Tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Not verified
Bluetooth
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
6.0
Not verified
Location
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC and SBAS
Not verified
NFC
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Support
Not verified
Glyph interface
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Glyph MatrixRear light matrix for notifications, Glyph Toys and games, switched with the Glyph Button. Some functions, such as Caller ID, are marked coming soon.
Not verified
USB connection
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Device unlock
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Face ID
Cellular modem
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Show unverified (4)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Not verifiedThe video list gives Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps, 1080p modes and 4K/1080p time-lapse, and Nothing advertises 4K 60 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Not verified
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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256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight218 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width75.59 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.99 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.67 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness4,500 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
NothingClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Upper-bound manufacturer claim with the 65 W wired charging spec. No adapter is included in the box, and the test adapter and conditions are not given. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
NothingPublished total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
NothingWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Reverse wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
NothingHeadphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Manufacturer list price£699.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
- Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleClaimed 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.
ApplePublished 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.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
AppleRear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
- Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone Air configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- iPhone Air exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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