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Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 15
Apple iPhone Air ($774) vs Apple iPhone 15 ($309) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone Air | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $774 | $309 |
| Weight | 165g | 171g |
| Chip | Apple A19 Pro | A16 Bionic |
| Display | 6.5" 120Hz OLED | 6.1" 60Hz |
| Battery | 3,149mAh | 3,349mAh |
| Weight | 165g | 171g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 48MP dual, Dynamic Island |
| 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 15
- USB-C, the first base iPhone with it
- 48MP main camera
- Dynamic Island trickled down from the Pro
- Light at 171g
- A16 does not run Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz display
- Fewer years of updates left than a 16
Apple iPhone 15 is the better value at $309. 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.