Apple iPhone 15 Pro
#124
Apple iPhone Air
#133Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone Air
Performance
89.393.9
Camera
98.998.5
Display
96.898.5
Battery
86.586.1
Build
96.598.5
Connectivity
87.485.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
89.088.4
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 15 Pro features a 6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1179 x 2556 pixels, while the iPhone Air has a larger 6.5-inch display with a resolution of 1260 x 2736 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 15 Pro is powered by the A17 Pro chip, whereas the iPhone Air utilizes the A19 Pro chip, offering enhanced processing capabilities.
- Both models have a 48 MP rear camera, but the iPhone Air has a wider aperture of f/1.6 compared to f/1.8 on the iPhone 15 Pro, and it features an 18 MP selfie camera versus the 12 MP on the Pro.
- The iPhone 15 Pro has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3274 mAh compared to the iPhone Air's 3149 mAh, but both support wireless charging.
- Both devices run on iOS, with the iPhone 15 Pro shipping with iOS 17 and the iPhone Air with iOS 26, providing different software experiences.
- The build quality of both phones includes a titanium frame, but the iPhone Air features Ceramic Shield glass for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone Air
General
Release Date
2023, September 12
2025, September 09
Announced
2023, September 12
2025, September 09
Description
Versions: A3102 (International); A2848 (USA); A3101 (Canada, Japan); A3104 (China, Hong Kong)
Versions: A3517 (International); A3260 (USA, Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3518 (China)Previously rumored as Apple iPhone 17 Slim, iPhone 17 Air
Display
Size
6.1"
6.5"
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
1260 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI
1179
1260
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Performance
Chipset
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OISSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3274 mAh
3149 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3274 mAh
Li-Ion 3149 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update4.5W reverse wired
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)4.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm (5.77 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)
Weight
187 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.14 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
eSIM+ eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer