Apple 5-core GPU GPU phones: 9 models

Decision table

Apple 5-core GPU GPU: which one for what?

The 9 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Photo / Video Battery Life Daily Use

Leads for Gaming: Apple iPhone Air83%

Leads for Photo / Video: Apple iPhone 14 Pro78%

Leads for Battery Life: Apple iPhone 1779%

Leads for Daily Use: Apple iPhone Air85%

#3#1#6#9
Apple iPhone 14 ProApple
6.1" · A16 Bionic · 48 MP
76% 78% 55% 55%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 3x optical zoom
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#6#4#9#5
Apple iPhone 15Apple
6.1" · A16 Bionic · 48 MP
68% 69% 50% 63%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
#7#5#5#4
Apple iPhone 15 PlusApple
6.7" · A16 Bionic · 48 MP
68% 69% 56% 66%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
#5#6#8#6
Apple iPhone 14Apple
6.1" · A15 Bionic · 12 MP
68% 68% 50% 62%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
#4#2#4#8
Apple iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple
6.7" · A16 Bionic · 48 MP
76% 78% 61% 58%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 3x optical zoom
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 29 hours of video playback
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#2#3#1#2
Apple iPhone 17Apple
6.3" · A19 · 48 MP
81% 74% 79% 83%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 3692 mAh battery — top of the pool
- 30 hours of video playback
- Current model — 12 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 12 months on the market
#1#9#3#1
Apple iPhone AirApple
6.5" · A19 Pro · 48 MP
83% 56% 63% 85%
Why it ranks here
- 12 GB of RAM
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 27 hours of video playback
- Current model — 12 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 12 months on the market
#9#8#2#3
Apple iPhone 16 PlusApple
6.7" · A18 · 48 MP
51% 64% 71% 69%
Why it ranks here
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 4674 mAh battery — top of the pool
- 27 hours of video playback
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
#8#7#7#7
Apple iPhone 16Apple
6.1" · A18 · 48 MP
51% 64% 54% 61%
Why it ranks here
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near