Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone Air
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- DisplayApple iPhone Air
- CameraApple iPhone Air
- DesignApple iPhone Air
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max A17 Pro, Apple iPhone Air A19 Pro. Screen Size: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 6.7", Apple iPhone Air 6.5". Main Camera is the same on both: 48 MP. Fast Charging is the same on both: 20 W.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Even
76% – 76%
Photo / Video
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
82% – 55%
Battery Life
Even
62% – 64%
Daily Use
Apple iPhone Air
84% – 58%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
 AppleApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxNo reviews yet |  AppleApple iPhone AirNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | A17 Pro | A19 Pro |
| Screen Size | 6.7" | 6.5" |
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Battery | No data | 3149 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7" | 6.5" |
| Panel | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 2736x1260 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nit | 3000 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | A17 Pro | A19 Pro |
| Graphics Processor | Apple 6-core GPU | Apple 5-core GPU |
| RAM | No data | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Manufacturing Technology | No data | 3 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.78 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra Wide | 12 MP | No data |
| Telephoto | 5x | 2x |
| Telephoto Resolution | 12 MP | No data |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 18 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | No data | 3149 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 165 g |
| Thickness | 8.25 mm | 5.64 mm |
| Frame | Titanium | Titanium |
| Back Surface | Glass | Ceramic Shield |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Dual eSIM | Dual eSIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | No data | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP68 |
| Biometrics | Face ID | Face ID |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | iOS | iOS |
| Version | No data | iOS 26 |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | No data | Mono |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Apple iPhone Air leads on 5 of 5 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.