Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Apple iPhone Air
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro has better RAM than Apple iPhone Air. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone Air has better resolution of 2736 x 1260 than Apple iPhone 18 Pro which has resolution of 2622 x 1206. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Apple iPhone Air |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Camera | 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple | 48 MP |
| Price | Rs. 139900 | Rs. 97900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 09, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro is Rs. 139900. The launch Date of the second phone is September 09, 2025. The cost of Apple iPhone Air is Rs. 97900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone Air's 6.5 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Both have same 460 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple iPhone Air has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.9% than Apple iPhone 18 Pro's ~ 89.4%. Apple iPhone 18 Pro has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone Air has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone Air's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera. Apple iPhone 18 Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 48 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone Air's 18 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on iOS Operating System Version 26.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Apple iPhone Air |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 Pro | iPhone 17 AIr |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+eSIM SIM | eSIM SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | Yes |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 09, 2026 (Expected) | September 09, 2025 |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 26, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.7 x 156.2 x 5.6 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | |
| Colors | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR Display (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1206 x 2622 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1260 x 2736 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.4% | ~ 89.9% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 |
| 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 | Super Retina XDR Display, 16.63 Cm (6.5″) (Diagonal) All‑screen Oled Display, 2736x1260‑pixel Resolution At 460 Ppi, Dynamic Island, Always-on Display, Promotion Technology With Adaptive Refresh Rates Up To 120hz, Hdr Display, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), Anti-reflective Coating, Support For Display Of Multiple Languages And Characters Simultaneously | |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 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) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 141 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC | 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 | Face ID, 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, IP69 | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Apple N2 Wireless Networking Chip, Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband Chip | Apple C1X Cellular Modem, Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) |
| Camera Sensor | IMX904 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Digital Zoom Up to 10x, Customisable Default Lens (Fusion Main), Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart Hdr 5, Next-generation Portraits With Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting With Six Effects, Night Mode, Panorama (Up to 63mp), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Advanced Red‑eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging, Image Formats Captured: Heif and Jpeg | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 120 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash | 18 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) IMX914 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v26 | iOS v26 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Apple A19 Pro |
| CPU | Hexa Core Processor | |
| Fabrication Node | 3nm | 3nm |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback | 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, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/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 | 3149 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 20W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 4.5W |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours | |