iPhone 15 vs iPhone Air
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| Feature |  iPhone 15 |  iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 80,000 – KSh 91,500 | KSh 118,000.00 |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 0.7µm | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS |
| Battery | Li-Ion 3349 mAh | Li-Ion 3149 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update; 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired |
| Weight | 171 g (6.03 oz) | 165 g (5.82 oz) |
| Operating system | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 27 | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27 |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | iPhone 15 | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone Air |
| Announced | 2023, September 12 (released 2023, September 22) | 2025, September 09 (released 2025, September 19) |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 15 | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in) | 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in) |
| Weight | 171 g (6.03 oz) | 165 g (5.82 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield) |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 15 | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density) | 6.5 inches, 1260 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 15 | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | iPhone 15 | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable storage | No (no card slot) | No (no card slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | iPhone 15 | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 0.7µm | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Rear camera features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Rear camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Front camera features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Front camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | iPhone 15 | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Ion 3349 mAh | Li-Ion 3149 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update; 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 15 | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 27 | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27 |
Network
| Specification | iPhone 15 | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time) |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 15 | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Yes, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) | Yes, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) |
| Satellite features | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
Durability
| Specification | iPhone 15 | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
Features
| Specification | iPhone 15 | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 15 | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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