Google
Pixel 9a
6.3″ · pOLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G4
256 GB · 8 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK specification GTF7PFull product profile
Obsidian YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF
Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 26 Sept 2026Google Pixel 9a vs Apple iPhone Air
Obsidian
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the Pixel 9a if…
- you prefer the smaller 6.3″ screen Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the iPhone Air if…
- you want a lighter phone: 165 g vs 186 g Source: Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 18 vs 13 MP Source: Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 5.64 vs 8.9 mm Source: Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.5″ screen Source: Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Cloud WhiteListed configurations: Pixel 9a 256 GB, iPhone Air 512 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models. Compare both at 256 GB.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
iPhone Air
0.2″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Pixel 9a
- 6.3″
- iPhone Air
- 6.5″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- Pixel 9a
- No telephoto
- iPhone Air
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- Pixel 9a
- Not verified
- iPhone Air
- Up to 27h
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
13 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsPixel 9aGoogle Tensor G4
iPhone AirA19 Pro chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Update policy
Pixel 9a7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
iPhone AirNo fixed update duration is listed in this manufacturer technical source.
Sources
Pixel 9a
Google's page does not state the start date on this page; Google's policy for Pixel counts from the model's initial availability, so the remaining term is shorter for a model launched with Android 15.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone Air
No support years or promised major-version count are inferred. The installed operating system is listed separately.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Launch operating system
Pixel 9aLaunched with Android 15
iPhone AiriOS 26
Sources
Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.
Ports and buttons
Pixel 9aUSB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
iPhone AirUSB-C connector with support for: Charging USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Display resolution
Pixel 9a1080 × 2424
iPhone Air2736 × 1260
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen size
Pixel 9a6.3 in
iPhone Air6.5 in
Sources
Pixel 9a
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)iPhone Air
Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Show 7 more verified differences
Sensors
Pixel 9aProximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
iPhone AirFace ID Barometer High dynamic range gyro High-g accelerometer Proximity sensor Dual ambient light sensors
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Thickness
Pixel 9a8.9 mm
iPhone Air5.64 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsPixel 9a186 g
iPhone Air165 g
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Camera system
Pixel 9aWide: 48 MP (f/1.7, OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP (f/2.2); Front: 13 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K 60 fps
iPhone Air48MP Fusion camera system 48MP Fusion Main: 26mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) Also enables 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto: 52mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels Digital zoom up to 10x Customisable default lens (Fusion Main) Sapphire crystal lens cover True Tone flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Night mode Panorama (up to 63MP) Latest-generation Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Advanced red-eye correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode Photo geotagging Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Sources
Pixel 9a
No dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Res Zoom up to 8x (digital) and 'optical quality' at 0.5x and 1x. Wide 1/2" sensor, 82° field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel; ultra-wide 1/3.1" sensor, 120°; selfie 96.1° field of view. Front video 4K 30 fps.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
Pixel 9apOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 2,700 nits peak
iPhone AirSuper Retina XDR display 6.5-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display 2736x1260-pixel resolution at 460 ppi Dynamic Island Always-On display ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz HDR display True Tone Wide colour (P3) Haptic Touch 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Anti-reflective coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously The iPhone Air display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.55 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Sources
Pixel 9a
Diagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 1,800 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 3; >1,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
Pixel 9a5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless charging
iPhone AirVideo playback Up to 27 hours Video playback with iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Up to 40 hours Video playback (streamed) Up to 22 hours Video playback (streamed) with iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Up to 35 hours Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)
Sources
Pixel 9a
Google publishes no wired charging rate: its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (adapters sold separately). Wireless charging is up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates, not independent tests.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone Air
All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using pre‑production iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Front camera
Pixel 9a13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
iPhone Air18MP Center Stage camera ƒ/1.9 aperture Autofocus with Focus Pixels Retina Flash Tap to zoom and rotate Centre Stage for photos Ultra-stabilised video Dual Capture Centre Stage for video calls Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Animoji and Memoji Night mode Latest-generation Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps Time-lapse video with stabilisation Night mode Time-lapse QuickTake video up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) Spatial Audio and stereo recording Wind noise reduction Audio Mix
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
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
Pixel 9a154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)
iPhone AirWidth: 74.7 mm; Height: 156.2 mm; Depth: 5.64 mm
Sources
iPhone Air
Exact selected UK model; axis labels retained.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
Pixel 9a154.7 mm
iPhone Air156.2 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsPixel 9a73.3 mm
iPhone Air74.7 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (4)
Storage
Pixel 9a256 GB
iPhone Air512 GB
Sources
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
Pixel 9a8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
iPhone Air512 GB storage; RAM capacity is not listed by the manufacturer.
Sources
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.
Regional SIM / network configuration
Pixel 9aUK model GTF7P; nano-SIM + eSIM
iPhone AirUK A3517; Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs) iPhone Air uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards). Learn more about eSIM Learn more about travelling with eSIM; Model A3517 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip NFC with reader mode Express Cards with Power Reserve
Sources
Pixel 9a
UK page lists model GTF7P with LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75. The US store page instead lists model GXQ96 with US carrier bands (e.g. LTE 13/14/25/29/30/48/71, 5G n70/n71), so the UK and US units are different hardware models. Check carrier support before using one region's model in the other.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)iPhone Air
* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Wireless connectivity
Pixel 9aWi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC · Google Cast · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)
iPhone AirModel A3517 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip NFC with reader mode Express Cards with Power Reserve
Sources
iPhone Air
* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsAn exact-variant identifier or regional network listing, not a difference in capability. Check the bands and model code for your carrier and region.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (33)
Main camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 9aYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 9aYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Listed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
The wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera; not converted into a capability claim.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone Air27 hours
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using pre‑production iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Typical battery capacity
Pixel 9a5100 mAh
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wired charging power
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Google lists only 'Fast charging' and publishes no wired charging rate or charge time; its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (sold separately). The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 27 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum refresh rate
Pixel 9a120 Hz
iPhone AirNot verified
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.
RAM
Pixel 9a8 GB
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published update term
Pixel 9a7 years
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Authentication
Pixel 9aFingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cover glass
Pixel 9aCorning Gorilla Glass 3
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
eSIM only
Pixel 9aNo
iPhone AirNot verified
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.
Exact Google UK store configuration
Pixel 9a_pixel_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
In the box
Pixel 9aPixel 9a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ingress protection rating
Pixel 9aIP68
iPhone AirNot verified
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
Pixel 9a0×
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published network bands
Pixel 9a5G Sub-6 GHz (model GTF7P) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 · NB-IoT: bands 23/255/256
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality zoom
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Panel technology
Pixel 9apOLED
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed peak brightness
Pixel 9a2700 nits
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
Pixel 9a422.2 ppi
iPhone AirNot verified
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.
Rear camera modules
Pixel 9a2
iPhone AirNot verified
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.
Reverse wireless charging
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Satellite SOS
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Satellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model, so check before relying on it.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Promised update duration
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Not listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.
Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video recording
Pixel 9aRear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS, digital zoom up to 5x; Front: 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS; formats HEVC, AVC, AV1, VP9
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
Pixel 9aYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Qi certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging power
Pixel 9a7.5 W
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Manufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
1 shared field has the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs56 specificationsPixel 9aiPhone Air
Pixel 9aiPhone AirWeightDiffers
Sources
186g
165g
Manufacturer device mass
WidthDiffers
Sources
73.3mm
74.7mm
Manufacturer width
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.9mm
5.64mm
Manufacturer thickness
Manufacturer device dimensionsDiffers
Sources
154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)
Width: 74.7 mm; Height: 156.2 mm; Depth: 5.64 mmExact selected UK model; axis labels retained.
Manufacturer heightDiffers
Sources
154.7 mm
156.2 mm
Manufacturer physical format
Sources
slabSingle-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.
slab
Manufacturer finishDiffers
Obsidian
Cloud White
Screen sizeDiffers
6.3″
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
6.5″
Manufacturer marketed display diagonal · Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
2700 nitsClaimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
422.2 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
120Hz
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Manufacturer display specificationDiffers
Sources
pOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 2,700 nits peakDiagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 1,800 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 3; >1,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.
Super Retina XDR display 6.5-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display 2736x1260-pixel resolution at 460 ppi Dynamic Island Always-On display ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz HDR display True Tone Wide colour (P3) Haptic Touch 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Anti-reflective coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously The iPhone Air display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.55 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Native display resolutionDiffers
Sources
1080 × 2424
2736 × 1260
Native telephoto reach
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modules
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
2
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera systemDiffers
Sources
Wide: 48 MP (f/1.7, OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP (f/2.2); Front: 13 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K 60 fpsNo dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Res Zoom up to 8x (digital) and 'optical quality' at 0.5x and 1x. Wide 1/2" sensor, 82° field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel; ultra-wide 1/3.1" sensor, 120°; selfie 96.1° field of view. Front video 4K 30 fps.
48MP Fusion camera system 48MP Fusion Main: 26mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) Also enables 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto: 52mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels Digital zoom up to 10x Customisable default lens (Fusion Main) Sapphire crystal lens cover True Tone flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Night mode Panorama (up to 63MP) Latest-generation Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Advanced red-eye correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode Photo geotagging Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Front camera specificationDiffers
Sources
13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
18MP Center Stage camera ƒ/1.9 aperture Autofocus with Focus Pixels Retina Flash Tap to zoom and rotate Centre Stage for photos Ultra-stabilised video Dual Capture Centre Stage for video calls Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Animoji and Memoji Night mode Latest-generation Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps Time-lapse video with stabilisation Night mode Time-lapse QuickTake video up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) Spatial Audio and stereo recording Wind noise reduction Audio Mix
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesListed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
27 hoursUp-to local video playback · Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using pre‑production iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Wireless charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesQi certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Manufacturer battery and charging claimsDiffers
Sources
5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless chargingGoogle publishes no wired charging rate: its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (adapters sold separately). Wireless charging is up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates, not independent tests.
Video playback Up to 27 hours Video playback with iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Up to 40 hours Video playback (streamed) Up to 22 hours Video playback (streamed) with iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Up to 35 hours Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using pre‑production iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Typical battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
5100 mAhTypical; minimum rated capacity 5,000 mAh.
Not verified
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
7.5 WManufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.
Not verified
Published support term
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
7 yearsPublished update term · OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Manufacturer update-policy informationDiffers
Sources
7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updatesGoogle's page does not state the start date on this page; Google's policy for Pixel counts from the model's initial availability, so the remaining term is shorter for a model launched with Android 15.
No fixed update duration is listed in this manufacturer technical source.No support years or promised major-version count are inferred. The installed operating system is listed separately.
Manufacturer operating systemDiffers
Sources
Launched with Android 15
iOS 26
Chip and core configurationDiffers
Sources
Google Tensor G4Titan M2 security coprocessor.
A19 Pro chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Selected storage; RAM remains unlistedConfiguration
8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
512 GB storage; RAM capacity is not listed by the manufacturer.
Exact UK hardware, SIM and cellular specificationConfiguration
UK model GTF7P; nano-SIM + eSIMUK page lists model GTF7P with LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75. The US store page instead lists model GXQ96 with US carrier bands (e.g. LTE 13/14/25/29/30/48/71, 5G n70/n71), so the UK and US units are different hardware models. Check carrier support before using one region's model in the other.
UK A3517; Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs) iPhone Air uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards). Learn more about eSIM Learn more about travelling with eSIM; Model A3517 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip NFC with reader mode Express Cards with Power Reserve* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Selected nominal storageConfiguration
Sources
256 GB
512 GB
Physical RAM capacity
Sources
8 GB
Not verifiedNot listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
pOLED
Not verified
eSIM only
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
No
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Ingress protection
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
IP68
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Connector capabilitiesDiffers
Sources
USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
USB-C connector with support for: Charging USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
UK model wireless capabilitiesConfiguration
Sources
Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC · Google Cast · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)
Model A3517 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip NFC with reader mode Express Cards with Power Reserve* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Published network bands
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
5G Sub-6 GHz (model GTF7P) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 · NB-IoT: bands 23/255/256
Not verified
Authentication
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Not verified
Manufacturer-listed sensorsDiffers
Sources
Proximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Face ID Barometer High dynamic range gyro High-g accelerometer Proximity sensor Dual ambient light sensors
In the box
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Pixel 9a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM toolNo charger is listed in the box.
Not verified
Cover glass
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Not verified
Video recording
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Rear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS, digital zoom up to 5x; Front: 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS; formats HEVC, AVC, AV1, VP9
Not verified
UK manufacturer reference price
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
£499Google UK Store price for Pixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) on 26 September 2026, when it was the only in-stock UK Pixel 9a configuration (the 128 GB and other colours showed 'Out of stock'). Not a live offer; retailer prices may differ.
Not verified
Exact Google UK store configuration
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
_pixel_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Not verified
Show unverified (11)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verified8K recording · Not verified for this exact model.
Wired charging power
Sources
Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configuration
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedGoogle lists only 'Fast charging' and publishes no wired charging rate or charge time; its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (sold separately). The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 27 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.
Not verified
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera; not converted into a capability claim.
Not verified
Front camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Not verified
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Not verified
Satellite SOS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedSatellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model, so check before relying on it.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
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.
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.
Promised update duration
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedNot listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.
Exact variants · Manufacturer specificationsView sources
A LITTLE PERSPECTIVE. A BETTER DECISION.
Decision tools
NO LOGOS. JUST YOU.
Would you choose it blind?
Forget the brand for a moment. Which set of specs feels more like you?
Manufacturer specifications verified for both phones. Your choice doesn’t change the comparison above.
Good comparisons start with good sources.5 cited sources for this pair. Every number has a story.See the evidence
No category can be scored for both phones, so no score is shown. Manufacturer battery claims can use different test conditions. Verified specifications remain visible even where a category cannot be scored.
How we calculate scoresGoogle Pixel 9a
256 GB · checked 26 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight186 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Width73.3 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Thickness8.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
GoogleGooglePeak brightness2,700 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
GoogleClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
GoogleWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Qi certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
GoogleReverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Pixel density422.2 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
GoogleClaimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Manufacturer list price£499.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceGoogle
All sources3
- Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Pixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Google US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)Google · accessed 26 Sept 2026
Apple iPhone Air
512 GB · checked 19 Oct 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
Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.
ApplePeak brightnessNot verified
Not published
Claimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using pre‑production iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
AppleClaimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNot verified
Not published
IP ratingNot verified
Not published
Pixel densityNot verified
Not published
Maximum refresh rateNot verified
Not published
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modulesNot verified
Not published
8K recordingNot verified
Not published
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources2
- Apple UK — literal MG2T4QN/A configurationApple · accessed 19 Oct 2026
- Apple UK — iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 19 Oct 2026
A CLEARER CHOICE
Share this comparison
The verified differences and their sources, in one link.