iPhone Air vs iPhone 18 Pro Max 512GB
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  iPhone Air |  iPhone 18 Pro Max 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 118,000.00 | KSh 220,000.00 |
| Display | 6.5 inches; LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 6.9 inches: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | iOS 27 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 1TB, 256GB, 512GB | 512GB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 3149 mAh | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model* · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model* |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 20W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Weight | 165 g (5.82 oz) | 249 g (8.78 oz) |
| Operating system | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6 | iOS 27 |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Full specifications
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| Specification | iPhone Air | iPhone 18 Pro Max 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | iPhone Air | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | — |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in) | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 165 g (5.82 oz) | 249 g (8.78 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield) | — |
| Display | ||
| Display | 6.5 inches; LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 6.9 inches: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 1260 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | — |
| Display features | Anti-reflective coating | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | iOS 27 |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 1TB, 256GB, 512GB | 512GB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | — |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Front camera | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), 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) | — |
| Rear camera video | 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, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | — |
| Front camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | Li-Ion 3149 mAh | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model* · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model* |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 20W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6 | iOS 27 |
| Network | ||
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time) | · 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) |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC | — |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | — |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) | — |
| Satellite features | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite (availability depends on country, carrier and service support) | — |
| Durability | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | — |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | — |
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