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Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone XR
Apple iPhone Air ($774) vs Apple iPhone XR ($93) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone Air | Apple iPhone XR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $774 | $93 |
| Weight | 165g | 194g |
| Chip | Apple A19 Pro | A12 Bionic |
| Display | 6.5" 120Hz OLED | 6.1" 60Hz LCD |
| Battery | 3,149mAh | — |
| Weight | 165g | 194g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 12MP single |
| Rating | — | IP67 |
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 XR
- Very cheap
- Better battery life than the XS it undercut
- Face ID
- Still runs modern apps
- Single camera only
- LCD with visible bezels
- 194g
- iOS support is ending
Apple iPhone XR is the better value at $93. 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.