Apple iPhone 18 vs Apple iPhone Air 2
Quick Comparison
Both Apple iPhone 18 and Apple iPhone Air 2 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone Air 2 has better resolution of 2736 x 1260 than Apple iPhone 18 which has resolution of 2622 x 1206. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 | Apple iPhone Air 2 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.31 in | 6.55 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Camera | 48 MP + 48 MP Dual | 48 MP + 48 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 89999 | Rs. 119990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be November 09, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 18 is Rs. 89999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 09, 2027 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone Air 2 is Rs. 119990.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2 has larger screen size of 6.55 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 18's 6.31 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Apple iPhone Air 2 has display density of 463 PPI & Apple iPhone 18 has only 460 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple iPhone 18 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.1% than Apple iPhone Air 2's ~ 88.8%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 has 48 MP + 48 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone Air 2's 48 MP + 48 MP Dual Rear Camera. Apple iPhone 18 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone Air 2's 18 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on iOS Operating System Version 27.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 | Apple iPhone Air 2 |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 | iPhone AIr 2 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+eSIM SIM | eSIM+eSIM SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | Yes |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | November 09, 2026 (Expected) | September 09, 2027 (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 | 6.31 inches, 1206 x 2622 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.55 inches, 1260 x 2736 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 463 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.1% | ~ 88.8% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 3 | 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 | Anti-reflective coating | |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| 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 | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO |
| 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 | Face Id, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| 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 | IP69 | IP68 |
| 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 @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash | 18 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v27 | iOS v27 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 | Apple A20 Pro |
| CPU | Hexa Core Processor | 4.93 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz | |
| Fabrication Node | 3nm | 3nm |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU |
| 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 | Yes, 20W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 4.5W |
| Video Playback Time | 30 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours | |