Apple iPhone 15
#141
Apple iPhone Air
#133Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 15
Apple iPhone Air
Performance
90.293.9
Camera
98.598.5
Display
91.598.5
Battery
86.886.1
Build
93.198.5
Connectivity
85.585.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
87.688.4
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 15 features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1179 x 2556 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the iPhone Air has a larger 6.5-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1260 x 2736 pixels and a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 15 is powered by the A16 Bionic chip, whereas the iPhone Air utilizes the more advanced A19 Pro chip, offering improved processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 48 MP rear camera with similar specifications, but the iPhone Air has an 18 MP front camera compared to the iPhone 15's 12 MP.
- The iPhone 15 has a battery capacity of 3349 mAh, while the iPhone Air's battery is slightly smaller at 3149 mAh.
- Both run on iOS, with the iPhone 15 on iOS 17 and the iPhone Air on iOS 26, providing different software experiences.
- The iPhone Air is also lighter and thinner, featuring a titanium frame, while the iPhone 15 has an aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 15
Apple iPhone Air
General
Release Date
2023, September 12
2025, September 09
Announced
2023, September 12
2025, September 09
Description
Versions: A3090 (International); A2846 (USA); A3089 (Canada, Japan); A3092 (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
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
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
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Performance
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm
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, PDAFSL 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, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), 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
3349 mAh
3149 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3349 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
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)
Weight
171 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Colors
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.12 W/kg (head) 1.14 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/6, dual-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 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
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