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Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone XS
Apple iPhone Air ($774) vs Apple iPhone XS ($98) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone Air | Apple iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $774 | $98 |
| Weight | 165g | 177g |
| Chip | Apple A19 Pro | A12 Bionic |
| Display | 6.5" 120Hz OLED | 5.8" 60Hz OLED |
| Battery | 3,149mAh | — |
| Weight | 165g | 177g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 12MP dual |
| 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 XS
- OLED and dual camera at a very low price
- Compact 5.8-inch body
- Stainless steel build
- Battery was weak new and is weaker now
- Lightning
- Nearing end of iOS support
- No ultrawide
Apple iPhone XS is the better value at $98. 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.