Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Apple iPhone 18
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Overview
| Specs Score | 67 / 100 Better Specs | 62 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 1260 x 2736 pixels Better Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels |
| CPU Clock Speed | 4.93 GHz Faster Clock Speed | |
| Front Camera | 18 MP | 24 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Thickness | 5.2 mm Slimmer |
General
| Model | iPhone AIr 2 | iPhone 18 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+eSIM SIM | eSIM+eSIM SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | Yes |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 09, 2027 (Expected) | November 09, 2026 (Expected) |
Design
| Dimensions | 74.7 x 156.2 x 5.2 mm | |
| Colors | Space Black, Cloud White, Sky Blue, Burgundy |
Display
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.55 inches, 1260 x 2736 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.31 inches, 1206 x 2622 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 463 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.8% | ~ 90.1% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 2 | Ceramic Shield 3 |
| Brightness | 1,000 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,600 Nits Peak Brightness (Hdr); 3,000 Nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor); 1 Nit Minimum Brightness | 1,000 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,600 Nits Peak Brightness (Hdr); 3,000 Nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor); 1 Nit Minimum Brightness |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Features | Anti-reflective coating | |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes, Small Notch |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Performance
| Camera Score | 141 (DxOMark) |
Extra
| GPS | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC), Digital compass, Wi‑Fi, Cellular, iBeacon micro-location | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC) Digital compass Wi‑Fi Cellular iBeacon micro-location |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face Id, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Apple Intelligence |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | C2 Modem and N2 Wireless Chipset |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | IMX904 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | dual-tone , HDR (photo/panorama) | |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 18 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) Retina Flash | 24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
Technical
| OS | iOS v27 | iOS v27 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Apple A20 |
| CPU | 4.93 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz | |
| Fabrication Node | 3nm | 3nm |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 20W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes |
| Video Playback Time | 30 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours |
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