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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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone Air if…
- you want a lighter phone: 165 g vs 211 g Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 5.64 vs 8.35 mm Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.5″ screen Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the higher IP68 water-resistance class (vs IP64) Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Phone (3a) Pro if…
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 50 vs 18 MP Source: Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.77″ screen Source: Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: 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 (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specifications (opens in a new tab)
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Phone (3a) Pro
6.77″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Grey · UK 6974434224438Full product profile
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESMore evidence is needed.
Change what matters An overall lead needs at least 2 scored categories verified on both phones; only display can be compared here. Compare the actual figures below.
Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring
Camera, Battery scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.
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; scores cover published capabilities only. 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 (3a) Pro
0.27″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone Air
- 6.5″
- Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.77″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone Air
- Up to 27h
- Phone (3a) Pro
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
16 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Phone (3a) ProSnapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Time to 50% wired charge
iPhone Air30 minutes
Phone (3a) Pro19 minutes
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPhone (3a) Pro
Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
iPhone AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Phone (3a) ProMain: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.55, OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
The 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.56" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, dual pixel PDAF autofocus; periscope 70 mm, 1/1.95" sensor, 33.6° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus, 6x in-sensor and 60x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 24 mm, 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone Air6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Phone (3a) Pro6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak
Sources
iPhone Air
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPhone (3a) Pro
Full published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Phone (3a) Pro3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
The footnote words the operating-system term as "three Android updates"; the specification rows say 3 years.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsDistinguish 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
Phone (3a) Pro5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wired
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 specificationsPhone (3a) Pro
Full published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 50 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 19 minutes; full charge in 56 minutes.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete 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
iPhone Air2736 × 1260
Phone (3a) Pro1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
eSIM only
iPhone AirYes
Phone (3a) ProNo
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone Air18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Phone (3a) Pro50 MP
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection
In Visual factsiPhone AirIP68
Phone (3a) ProIP64
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
iPhone AirOLED
Phone (3a) ProFlexible AMOLED
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
iPhone Air460 ppi
Phone (3a) Pro387 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone Air1
Phone (3a) Pro3
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone Air6.5 in
Phone (3a) Pro6.77 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
iPhone Air5.64 mm
Phone (3a) Pro8.35 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone Air165 g
Phone (3a) Pro211 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
iPhone Air156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
Phone (3a) Pro163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
iPhone Air156.2 mm
Phone (3a) Pro163.5 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
iPhone Air74.7 mm
Phone (3a) Pro77.5 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
Phone (3a) ProDual nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC
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 specificationsPhone (3a) Pro
UK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: yes (excluding India); Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA) with 4x4 MIMO; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (98)
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone Air60 fps
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPhone (3a) Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
iPhone Air60 fps
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProYes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Pro
OIS listed for the main and periscope cameras; the ultra-wide lists none.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProYes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Pro
Stated for the main (Dual pixel PDAF) and periscope cameras; not stated for the 8 MP ultra-wide.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone AirYes
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Pro
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed local video playback
iPhone Air27 hours
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPhone (3a) 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.
UK battery capacity
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro5000 mAh
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Pro
Capacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wired charging power
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro50 W
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro12 GB
Sources
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) 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.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone AirWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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
Phone (3a) Pro6 years
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Pro
Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Listed operating system
iPhone AiriOS 26
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB connection
iPhone AirUSB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Device unlock
iPhone AirFace ID
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem
iPhone AirApple C1X
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPhone (3a) Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Glyph interface
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProGlyph Interface light patterns
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Pro
Rear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) 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.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone AirRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Phone (3a) Pro12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Sources
One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Dedicated telephoto reach
iPhone Air0×
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPhone (3a) 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 operating system
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProNothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Pro
Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality crop reach
iPhone Air2×
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsPhone (3a) 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.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro3×
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro387 ppi
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
iPhone Air0
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
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 specificationsPhone (3a) Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Pro
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro1300 nits
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro3000 nits
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro800 nits
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 speed — 100% charge time
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro56 minutes
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 speed — 50% charge time
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro19 minutes
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 speed — Charging speed
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro50 W
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 speed — Reverse wired charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro7.5 W
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro1.07 billion
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro10-bit
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro1,000,000:1
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.
Display technology
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProFlexible AMOLED
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProF/2.2
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro81.2° FOV
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 — Focal length
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro24 mm
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro50 MP
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro1/2.76"
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProF/1.88
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro84.5° FOV
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProOIS & EIS
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProAuto focus
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProDual pixel PDAF
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 — Focal length
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro24 mm
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro50 MP
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro1/1.56"
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProF/2.55
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro33.6° FOV
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProOIS & EIS
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProAutofocus
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro3x optical zoom
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro6x in-sensor zoom
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro60x ultra zoom
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 — Focal length
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro70 mm
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro50 MP
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro1/1.95"
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro120 Hz
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 — PWM frequency
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro2160 Hz
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro1000 Hz
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProPanda glass
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 — 2G GSM
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
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 — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
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 — 4G LTE bands
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66
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 — 5G NR band
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pron1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78
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 — Dual SIM
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProYes
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 — e-SIM
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProYes (excluding India)
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 — Gigabit 5G
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProDual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
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 — Gigabit LTE
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro4x4 MIMO
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 — SIM size
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProNano-SIM (4FF)
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro6.77"
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.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Clock speed
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProUp to 2.5 GHz
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.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Core count
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro8-core
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.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Technology
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro4 nm TSMC process (N4)
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProF/2.2
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro120° FOV
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 — Focal length
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro15 mm
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro8 MP
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro1/4"
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 — Bluetooth
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProBluetooth 5.4
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 — GPS
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProGPS (L1)
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 — GPS
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProGLONASS (G1)
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 — GPS
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProBDS (B1I)
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 — GPS
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProGALILEO (E1)
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 — GPS
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProQZSS (L1)
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 — NFC
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProYes
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 — NFC
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProSupporting Google Pay
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 — Wi-Fi
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
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 — Wi-Fi type
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProWi-Fi 6
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
iPhone Air22 hours
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
iPhone AirYes
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe / Qi2 power
iPhone Air20 W
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Score breakdown
Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.
iPhone Air Phone (3a) Pro
Display explainediPhone Air leads
iPhone Air: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Phone (3a) Pro: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
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All specs125 specificationsiPhone AirPhone (3a) Pro
iPhone AirPhone (3a) ProWeightDiffers
Sources
165g
211g
WidthDiffers
Sources
74.7mm
77.5mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
5.64mm
8.35mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
156.2 mm
163.5 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
Space Black
Grey
Colour depth
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
10-bit
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
6.77″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
3000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
460 ppi
387 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion.
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
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.
6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2736 × 1260
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
387 ppi
Display technology
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Flexible AMOLED
Brightness — Peak brightness
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
3000 nits
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1300 nits
Brightness — Typical brightness
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
800 nits
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
1
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.55, OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4KThe 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.56" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, dual pixel PDAF autofocus; periscope 70 mm, 1/1.95" sensor, 33.6° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus, 6x in-sensor and 60x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 24 mm, 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
50 MP
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
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.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Yes
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Not verified
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
3×
Main camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
50 MP
Main camera — Focal length
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
24 mm
Main camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
F/1.88
Main camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1/1.56"
Main camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
84.5° FOV
Main camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Main camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Auto focus
Main camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual pixel PDAF
Periscope camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
50 MP
Periscope camera — Focal length
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
70 mm
Periscope camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
F/2.55
Periscope camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1/1.95"
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
33.6° FOV
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Autofocus
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
3x optical zoom
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
6x in-sensor zoom
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
60x ultra zoom
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
8 MP
Ultra-wide camera — Focal length
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
15 mm
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
F/2.2
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1/4"
Ultra-wide camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
120° FOV
Front camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
50 MP
Front camera — Focal length
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
24 mm
Front camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
F/2.2
Front camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1/2.76"
Front camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
81.2° FOV
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesStated for the main (Dual pixel PDAF) and periscope cameras; not stated for the 8 MP ultra-wide.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesOIS listed for the main and periscope cameras; the ultra-wide lists none.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
27 hoursClaimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
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.
5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 50 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 19 minutes; full charge in 56 minutes.
Claimed streamed video
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
Not verified
Claimed charge time to 50%Differs
Sources
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
19 minutesManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
MagSafe / Qi2 power
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Not verified
UK battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5000 mAhCapacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
Wired charging power
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
50 W
Charging speed — Charging speed
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
50 W
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
7.5 W
Charging speed — 100% charge time
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
56 minutes
Charging speed — 50% charge time
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
19 minutes
Published support term
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
6 yearsPublished security support term · Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
Update policyDiffers
Sources
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)The footnote words the operating-system term as "three Android updates"; the specification rows say 3 years.
Listed operating system
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
iOS 26
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
Sources
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
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.
Dual nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: yes (excluding India); Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA) with 4x4 MIMO; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Storage
Sources
256 GB
256 GB
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
12 GB
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
OLED
Flexible AMOLED
eSIM onlyDiffers
Sources
Yes
No
Ingress protection ratingDiffers
Sources
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
IP64
USB connection
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Not verified
Device unlock
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
UK manufacturer reference priceDiffers
Sources
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
£399Nothing UK store price for Grey 12+256GB (pickup only) in September 2026; the store showed it as sold out. Retailer prices may differ.
Cellular modem
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Not verified
Published operating system
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Clock speed
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Up to 2.5 GHz
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Core count
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
8-core
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Technology
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Size
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
6.77"
Screen material
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Panda glass
Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Colors
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1.07 billion
Contrast ratio
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1,000,000:1
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
120 Hz
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1000 Hz
Refresh — PWM frequency
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
2160 Hz
SIM — Dual SIM
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
SIM — SIM size
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF)
SIM — e-SIM
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes (excluding India)
SIM — Gigabit LTE
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
4x4 MIMO
SIM — Gigabit 5G
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
SIM — 5G NR band
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78
SIM — 4G LTE bands
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
SIM — 2G GSM
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Supporting Google Pay
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
GPS (L1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
GLONASS (G1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
BDS (B1I)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
GALILEO (E1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
QZSS (L1)
Glyph interface
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Glyph Interface light patternsRear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Show unverified (5)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 verifiedNothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
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.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone Air
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Your weighted score93.0 / 100Selected categories: Display.
(93.00 × 1 + 73.47 × 0) ÷ 1
Display93.0 / 100
Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
ApplePixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.
AppleCategory score = 40.00 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 93.00
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
Battery73.5 / 100
Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.
Not included in your current weighted score.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 27
77.14 × 65% = 50.14Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
AppleCategory score = 50.14 + 23.33 = 73.47
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
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
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- 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
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Your weighted score80.2 / 100Selected categories: Display.
(80.23 × 1) ÷ 1
Display80.2 / 100
Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
NothingPixel densitySource value: 387
43.50 × 35% = 15.23Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.
NothingCategory score = 40.00 + 15.23 + 25.00 = 80.23
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
BatteryNot scored
Comparable battery claim inputs are missing.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Playback and charging conditions.
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
Specifications & verification
Weight211 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width77.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.35 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.77 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
NothingClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rate2.63% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise. 50 divided by 19 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
NothingPublished total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
NothingHeadphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP64Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density387 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£399.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
- Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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