Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Apple iPhone Air

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Beebom Score

79
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Apple A19 Pro | ||
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Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | ||
Camera | 64MP+8MP+12MP/24MP (Front) | 48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
Battery | 4000mAh, 65W | 3149mAh, 20W | ||
RAM | 16GB | 12GB | ||
Storage | 512GB | 256GB | ||
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Apple A19 Pro | ||
Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | ||
Camera | 64MP+8MP+12MP/24MP (Front) | 48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
Battery | 4000mAh, 65W | 3149mAh, 20W | ||
RAM | 16GB | 12GB | ||
Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick | ||
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Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
General
Launch | July 08, 2021 | September 09, 2025 | ||
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Availability | August 31, 2021 | September 19, 2025 | ||
Launch Price | ₹1,27,000 | ₹1,19,900 | ||
Colors | Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black | |||
Launch | July 08, 2021 | September 09, 2025 | ||
Availability | August 31, 2021 | September 19, 2025 | ||
Launch Price | ₹1,27,000 | ₹1,19,900 | ||
Colors | Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
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Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
Size | 6.78 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2736 pixels | ||
Resolution Ratio | 20.4:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
Pixel Per Inch | 396.4 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | ||
Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
Size | 6.78 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2736 pixels | ||
Resolution Ratio | 20.4:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
Pixel Per Inch | 396.4 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
Weight | 210 grams | 165 grams | ||
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Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
Back | Glass | Ceramic | ||
Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
IP rating | - | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
Weight | 210 grams | 165 grams | ||
Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
Back | Glass | Ceramic | ||
Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
IP rating | - | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
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Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | A19 Pro | ||
CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
GPU | Adreno 660 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
Software Skin | Zen UI | iOS | ||
OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | |||
Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | A19 Pro | ||
CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
GPU | Adreno 660 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
Software Skin | Zen UI | iOS | ||
OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 48 MP | ||
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Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, DIS, Dual LED Flash, HDR, OIS, Panorama | 3D (spatial) Audio, Action Mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-lapse | ||
Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
Video | gyro-EIS, HDR | 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 48 MP | ||
Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, DIS, Dual LED Flash, HDR, OIS, Panorama | 3D (spatial) Audio, Action Mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-lapse | ||
Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
Video | gyro-EIS, HDR | 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 18 MP | ||
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Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Videos | ||
Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | ||
Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | |||
Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 18 MP | ||
Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Videos | ||
Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | ||
Front Camera Type | Ultrawide |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
Capacity | 4000 mAh | 3149 mAh | ||
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Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
Wireless Charging | true | |||
Charging Speed | 65 W | 20 W | ||
Capacity | 4000 mAh | 3149 mAh | ||
Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
Wireless Charging | true | |||
Charging Speed | 65 W | 20 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
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Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | ||
RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | ||
RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
Network
Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
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Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | ||
Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
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Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
Radio | - | - | ||
WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
Radio | - | - |
Features
Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | |||
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AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, LED Notification Indicator, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | |||
AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, LED Notification Indicator, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |