Apple
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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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 26 Sept 2026Apple iPhone Air vs OPPO A6x
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone Air if…
- you want a lighter phone: 165 g vs 205 g Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 18 vs 5 MP Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 5.64 vs 8.61 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)
Choose the A6x if…
- you want the larger 6.75″ screen Source: OPPO UK A6x specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you need a physical SIM slot; the other is eSIM-only Source: OPPO UK A6x specifications (opens in a new tab)
OPPO
A6x
6.75″ · LCD · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (4G)
128 GB · 4 GB RAM · Ice Blue · UK CPH2819Full product profile
Ice BlueListed configurations: iPhone Air 256 GB, A6x 128 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models; no matching tier is listed for both yet.
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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.
A6x
0.25″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone Air
- 6.5″
- A6x
- 6.75″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- iPhone Air
- No telephoto
- A6x
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone Air
- Up to 27h
- A6x
- 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
A6xQualcomm Snapdragon 685 (4G)
Sources
A6x
8-core CPU; Adreno 610 GPU at 1260 MHz.
OPPO UK A6x specificationsOPPO UK A6x product page and footnotesDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Camera system
iPhone AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
A6xMain: 13 MP (f/2.2, AF); Monochrome: QVGA (f/3.0); Front: 5 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 1080p 30 fps
Sources
A6x
Rear and front video: 1080p and 720p at 30 fps; video zoom up to 10x digital. No ultra-wide or telephoto camera is listed.
OPPO UK A6x 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)
A6x6.75-inch LCD; 1570 × 720; up to 120 Hz; 1125 nits (HBM, typical)
Sources
iPhone Air
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsA6x
256 ppi; 90.6% screen ratio; 16.7 million colours (8-bit); Vivid mode 85% DCI-P3, Natural mode 100% sRGB; 800 nits typical normal brightness; touch sampling up to 240 Hz (default 120 Hz).
OPPO UK A6x specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
A6xSecurity updates until 6 March 2032 (OPPO UK list entry "OPPO A6x")
Sources
A6x
From OPPO's UK product security update period list. The list separately names an 'OPPO A6x 5G' with a different date; the UK A6x (CPH2819) is the 4G model. No Android version-upgrade count is published. OPPO's '48-Month Fluency Protection' claim applies only to 256 GB or larger models, not this 128 GB configuration.
OPPO UK product security update periodDistinguish 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
A6x6100 mAh (typical); fast charging not supported
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 specificationsA6x
OPPO does not publish a wired charging wattage for the A6x. Reverse wired charging to other devices at up to 5 V/1 A via USB-OTG and a C-to-C cable. The UK box list includes a USB data cable but no charger.
OPPO UK A6x specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
iPhone Air2736 × 1260
A6x1570 × 720
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Show 10 more verified differences
eSIM only
iPhone AirYes
A6xNo
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone Air18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
A6x5 MP, f/2.2
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection
In Visual factsiPhone AirIP68
A6xIP64
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
A6xLCD
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
iPhone Air460 ppi
A6x256 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone Air1
A6x2
Sources
A6x
Counts the two rear camera modules OPPO lists, including the QVGA monochrome module; the flash is not counted.
OPPO UK A6x specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone Air6.5 in
A6x6.75 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.
Height
iPhone Air156.2 mm
A6x166.61 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
iPhone Air5.64 mm
A6x8.61 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone Air165 g
A6x205 g
Sources
A6x
OPPO gives 'about 205 g' and says size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
OPPO UK A6x specificationsA 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)
A6xAbout 166.61 × 78.51 × 8.61 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (1)
Width
In Visual factsiPhone Air74.7 mm
A6x78.51 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
Storage
iPhone Air256 GB
A6x128 GB
Sources
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone AirRAM not published; 256 GB storage
A6x4 GB LPDDR4X RAM; 128 GB UFS 2.2 storage; microSD supported
Sources
A6x
The only UK capacity listed. RAM Expansion adds virtual RAM from storage and is not counted here.
OPPO UK A6x specificationsA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
A6xUK model CPH2819; dual SIM (Nano-SIM / Nano-USIM); 4G LTE (no 5G)
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 specificationsA6x
Bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA 1/5/8; LTE FDD 1/3/5/7/8/20/28; LTE TDD 38/40/41. No 5G NR bands are listed. OPPO does not operate a US store and this record makes no US availability claim; the band list lacks common US LTE bands 2, 4, 12, 13 and 66.
OPPO UK A6x specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (45)
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone Air60 fps
A6xNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsA6x
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
A6xNot verified
Sources
A6x
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera optical stabilisation
iPhone AirYes
A6xNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Sensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsA6x
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
A6xNot 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.
Rear camera autofocus
iPhone AirNot verified
A6xYes
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 autofocus
iPhone AirYes
A6xNot verified
Sources
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone AirNot verified
A6xNot 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 local video playback
iPhone Air27 hours
A6xNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsA6x
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 typical battery capacity
iPhone AirNot verified
A6x6100 mAh
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.
Wired charging power
iPhone AirNot verified
A6xNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
A6x
OPPO lists fast charging as unsupported and publishes no charging wattage.
OPPO UK A6x specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time to 50% wired charge
iPhone Air30 minutes
A6xNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsA6x
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Declared high-brightness mode
iPhone AirNot verified
A6x1125 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.
RAM
iPhone AirNot verified
A6x4 GB
Sources
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Physical RAM type
iPhone AirNot verified
A6xLPDDR4X
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.
Storage technology
iPhone AirNot verified
A6xUFS 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.
Expandable storage
iPhone AirNot verified
A6xYes
Sources
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
iPhone AirWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
A6xNot verified
Sources
A6x
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
A6xNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
A6x
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
iPhone AiriOS 26
A6xNot verified
Sources
A6x
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi support
iPhone AirNot verified
A6xWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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 version
iPhone AirNot verified
A6x5.0
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.
USB connection
iPhone AirUSB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
A6xNot verified
Sources
A6x
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
UK rated battery capacity
iPhone AirNot verified
A6x5950 mAh
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.
EU label: minimum battery endurance in cycles
iPhone AirNot verified
A6x1600 cycles
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.
Device unlock
iPhone AirFace ID
A6xNot verified
Sources
A6x
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
UK box contents
iPhone AirNot verified
A6xPhone, USB data cable, SIM ejector tool, quick guide, safety guide
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.
Cellular modem
iPhone AirApple C1X
A6xNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsA6x
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
eSIM support
iPhone AirNot verified
A6xNot 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.
Fast charging
iPhone AirNot verified
A6xNo
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.
Fingerprint sensor
iPhone AirNot verified
A6xSide-mounted
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.
Headphone jack
iPhone AirNot verified
A6xYes
Sources
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.
Dedicated telephoto reach
iPhone Air0×
A6xNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsA6x
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.
NFC
iPhone AirNot verified
A6xYes
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 operating system
iPhone AirNot verified
A6xColorOS 15.0
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.
Optical-quality crop reach
iPhone Air2×
A6xNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsA6x
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 outdoor peak
iPhone Air3000 nits
A6xNot verified
Sources
A6x
OPPO publishes no separate peak figure: 800 nits typical and 1125 nits typical in high-brightness mode (HBM).
OPPO UK A6x specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
iPhone AirNot verified
A6x256 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
A6xNot 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 specificationsA6x
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
A6xNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
A6x
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 security update end date
iPhone AirNot verified
A6x2032-03-06
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
A6x
OPPO UK security period list; the pledge is a minimum of three years from launch. Not a promise of monthly patches or Android version upgrades.
OPPO UK product security update periodEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed streamed video
iPhone Air22 hours
A6xNot verified
Sources
A6x
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
A6xNot verified
Sources
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wired charging
iPhone AirNot verified
A6x5 W
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
A6x
5 V/1 A maximum; requires USB-OTG enabled and a C-to-C cable.
OPPO UK A6x product page and footnotesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
iPhone AirYes
A6xNot verified
Sources
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe / Qi2 power
iPhone Air20 W
A6xNot verified
Sources
A6x
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
2 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs70 specificationsiPhone AirA6x
iPhone AirA6xWeightDiffers
Sources
165g
205g
OPPO gives 'about 205 g' and says size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
WidthDiffers
Sources
74.7mm
78.51mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
5.64mm
8.61mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
About 166.61 × 78.51 × 8.61 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
156.2 mm
166.61 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slabSingle-screen bar phone.
ColourDiffers
Sources
Space Black
Ice Blue
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
6.75″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
3000 nitsPublished outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
Not verifiedClaimed peak brightness · OPPO publishes no separate peak figure: 800 nits typical and 1125 nits typical in high-brightness mode (HBM).
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
460 ppi
256 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion.
120Hz
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.
6.75-inch LCD; 1570 × 720; up to 120 Hz; 1125 nits (HBM, typical)256 ppi; 90.6% screen ratio; 16.7 million colours (8-bit); Vivid mode 85% DCI-P3, Natural mode 100% sRGB; 800 nits typical normal brightness; touch sampling up to 240 Hz (default 120 Hz).
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2736 × 1260
1570 × 720
Declared high-brightness mode
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1125 nitsTypical HBM value from OPPO Labs.
Native telephoto reach
Sources
A6xNo 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
2
Counts the two rear camera modules OPPO lists, including the QVGA monochrome module; the flash is not counted.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Main: 13 MP (f/2.2, AF); Monochrome: QVGA (f/3.0); Front: 5 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 1080p 30 fpsRear and front video: 1080p and 720p at 30 fps; video zoom up to 10x digital. No ultra-wide or telephoto camera is listed.
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
A6xNo 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
5 MP, f/2.2
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
A6xNo 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
A6xNo source recorded
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
A6xNo source recorded
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
A6xNo source recorded
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Not verified
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesAF is listed for the main camera only.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
A6xNo 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 verifiedWireless charging is not mentioned on OPPO's UK pages.
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.
6100 mAh (typical); fast charging not supportedOPPO does not publish a wired charging wattage for the A6x. Reverse wired charging to other devices at up to 5 V/1 A via USB-OTG and a C-to-C cable. The UK box list includes a USB data cable but no charger.
Claimed streamed video
Sources
A6xNo source recorded
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
A6xNo source recorded
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Not verified
MagSafe / Qi2 power
Sources
A6xNo source recorded
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Not verified
UK typical battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
6100 mAhTypical; rated 5950 mAh (23.09 Wh). Not a measured runtime.
UK rated battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5950 mAh
Reverse wired charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5 W5 V/1 A maximum; requires USB-OTG enabled and a C-to-C cable.
EU label: minimum battery endurance in cycles
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1600 cycles
Update policyDiffers
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Security updates until 6 March 2032 (OPPO UK list entry "OPPO A6x")From OPPO's UK product security update period list. The list separately names an 'OPPO A6x 5G' with a different date; the UK A6x (CPH2819) is the 4G model. No Android version-upgrade count is published. OPPO's '48-Month Fluency Protection' claim applies only to 256 GB or larger models, not this 128 GB configuration.
Listed operating system
Sources
A6xNo source recorded
iOS 26
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (4G)8-core CPU; Adreno 610 GPU at 1260 MHz.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
4 GB LPDDR4X RAM; 128 GB UFS 2.2 storage; microSD supportedThe only UK capacity listed. RAM Expansion adds virtual RAM from storage and is not counted here.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK model A3517; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
UK model CPH2819; dual SIM (Nano-SIM / Nano-USIM); 4G LTE (no 5G)Bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA 1/5/8; LTE FDD 1/3/5/7/8/20/28; LTE TDD 38/40/41. No 5G NR bands are listed. OPPO does not operate a US store and this record makes no US availability claim; the band list lacks common US LTE bands 2, 4, 12, 13 and 66.
StorageConfiguration
Sources
256 GB
128 GB
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
4 GBVirtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
OLED
LCD
eSIM onlyDiffers
Sources
Yes
No
Ingress protectionDiffers
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
IP64
USB connection
Sources
A6xNo source recorded
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
A6xNo source recorded
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Not verified
Device unlock
Sources
A6xNo source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
Apple UK reference price
Sources
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
A6xNo source recorded
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Not verified
Cellular modem
Sources
A6xNo source recorded
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Not verified
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Yes
Memory card support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Yes
Published operating system
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
ColorOS 15.0OPPO says operating-system information is for reference only.
Physical RAM type
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
LPDDR4X
Storage technology
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
UFS 2.2
Wi-Fi support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5.0Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX.
NFC
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesOPPO notes NFC support depends on the region.
Fingerprint sensor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Side-mounted
UK box contents
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Phone, USB data cable, SIM ejector tool, quick guide, safety guideNo charger is listed; OPPO notes contents may vary by market.
Published security update end date
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
2032-03-06OPPO UK security period list; the pledge is a minimum of three years from launch. Not a promise of monthly patches or Android version upgrades.
Show unverified (7)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 verifiedVideo is listed only up to 1080p 30 fps.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wired charging power
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedOPPO lists fast charging as unsupported and publishes no charging wattage.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedOPPO does not mention optical stabilisation for any camera.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera.
eSIM support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedOPPO lists Nano-SIM and Nano-USIM cards and does not mention eSIM.
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How we calculate scoresApple 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
OPPO A6x
128 GB · checked 26 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight205 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
OPPO gives 'about 205 g' and says size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
OPPOWidth78.51 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
Thickness8.61 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
Display size6.75 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
Claimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
RAM4 GBManufacturer claim · high confidence
Virtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.
OPPOPixel density256 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules2Calculated from sources · medium confidence
Counts the two rear camera modules OPPO lists, including the QVGA monochrome module; the flash is not counted.
OPPOManufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
- OPPO UK A6x specificationsOPPO · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- OPPO UK A6x product page and footnotesOPPO · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- OPPO UK product security update periodOPPO · accessed 26 Sept 2026
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