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Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Apple iPhone Air ($774) vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro ($165) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone Air | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $774 | $165 |
| Weight | 165g | 189g |
| Chip | Apple A19 Pro | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.5" 120Hz OLED | 6.1" 60Hz OLED |
| Battery | 3,149mAh | — |
| Weight | 165g | 189g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 12MP triple + LiDAR |
| Rating | — | IP68 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone Air
- 5.6mm — thinnest iPhone ever
- 165g flagship-light
- A19 Pro performance
- Titanium frame
- 3,149mAh battery is the price of thin
- Single rear camera
- No SIM tray anywhere
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
- LiDAR helps low-light autofocus and portrait
- Stainless steel and glass feels expensive
- MagSafe
- Triple camera with telephoto
- 189g is heavy for 6.1 inches
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz, a year before ProMotion arrived
Apple iPhone 12 Pro is the better value at $165. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone Air carries lighter at 165g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.