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Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple iPhone Air ($774) vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ($1,299) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone Air | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $774 | $1,299 |
| Weight | 165g | 249g |
| Chip | Apple A19 Pro | A20 Pro |
| Display | 6.5" 120Hz OLED | 6.9" 120Hz OLED |
| Battery | 3,149mAh | — |
| Weight | 165g | — |
| Camera | — | 48MP Pro Fusion Triple |
| Storage | — | 256GB–2TB |
| 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 18 Pro Max
- Longest battery life of any iPhone (up to 45 hrs video)
- Biggest Pro display at 6.9"
- Same A20 Pro camera system as 18 Pro
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- $1,299 starting price, $100 over 18 Pro
- 249g, the heaviest current iPhone
- Same aluminum-not-titanium tradeoff as 18 Pro
Apple iPhone Air is the better value at $774. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.