iPhone Air VS Pixel 10
We are comparing the iPhone Air ( Apple ) head-to-head with the Pixel 10 ( Google ) . You'll get the key pros and cons of each phone, in-depth specs, and performance highlights.
Note: This comparison of iPhone Air vs. Pixel 10 is based on Comparigon's analysis and is for informational purposes only.
KEY DIFFERENCES OF iPhone Air AND Pixel 10
Here’s how iPhone Air and Pixel 10 stack up against each other in their most impactful areas. Use these bullets to see at a glance which phone excels where.
Reasons to consider the iPhone Air
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Superior display technology (LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED)
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23% higher AnTuTu v11 score (1821832 vs 1480115)
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62% higher single-core Geekbench score (3736 vs 2313)
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Higher resolution (1260×2736)
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Higher Selfie Camera Resolution of 18 MP
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53% higher multi-core Geekbench score (9737 vs 6345)
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300% more storage (1 TB vs 256GB)
Reasons to consider the Pixel 10
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Higher Main Camera Resolution of 50 MP
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58% larger battery (4970 mAh vs 3149 mAh)
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11% faster charging (30 W vs 27 W)
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25% brighter (2000 nits vs 1600 nits)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF iPhone Air AND Pixel 10
Below is the detailed specification table comparing iPhone Air and Pixel 10.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that Phone wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | iPhone Air | Pixel 10 |
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General Information
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| Brand: | Apple | |
| Release Date: | September 19, 2025 | August 28, 2025 |
| Mobile SoC: | A19 Pro | Tensor G5 |
| GPU: | Apple A19 Pro GPU | PowerVR GPU |
| Operating System: | iOS 26 | Android 16 |
| Weight: | 165g | 204g |
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Display
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| Display Size: | 6.5 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 1260×2736 | 1080×2424 |
| Display Pixels Per Inch: | 463 | 421 |
| Display Technology: | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | OLED |
| Display Refresh Rate: | 120 | 120 |
| Display Brightness: | 1600 nits | 2000 nits |
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Camera
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| Main Camera Setup: | Single Camera | Triple Camera |
| Main Camera: | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Camera Features: | SmartHDR, Photonic Engine | Astrophotography, Super Res Zoom, Best Take, Camera Coach |
| Main Camera Video: | 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps | 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps |
| Selfie Camera: | 18 MP | 10.5 MP |
| Selfie Camera Video: | 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps | 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps |
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Standard Lens
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| Megapixels | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.7 |
| Focal Length | 26 mm | 25 mm |
| Sensor | Sony IMX904 | Samsung GN8 |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.56" | 1/2.0" |
| Pixel Size | 1 micron | 0.8 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) | Laser autofocus |
| Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
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Telephoto Lens
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| Megapixels | — | 10.8 MP |
| Aperture | — | v |
| Focal Length | — | v |
| Sensor | — | Samsung S5K3J1 |
| Sensor Size | — | 1/2.65" |
| Pixel Size | — | 0.31 micron |
| Stabilization | — | Optical |
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Ultra-wide Lens
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| Megapixels | — | a13 MP |
| Aperture | — | f/2.2 |
| Sensor | — | Sony IMX712 |
| Sensor Size | — | 1/3.06" |
| Pixel Size | — | 0.32 micron |
| Stabilization | — | Digital |
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Selfie Lens
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| Megapixels | 18 MP | 10.5 MP |
| Image Resolution | a4896 x 3672 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Sensor | Sony IMX914 | Samsung S5K3J1 |
| Sensor Size | — | 1/2.65" |
| Pixel Size | 1 micron | 1.22 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Optical | Digital |
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Battery & Charging
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| Battery Capacity: | 3149 mAh | 4970 mAh |
| Battery Life (in hours tested): | 27 | 26 |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Charging Speed: | 27W | 30W |
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Performance
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| RAM: | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage: | 1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 128 GB |
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GEEKBENCH V6
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| Single-Core (V6) | 3736 | 2313 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 9737 | 6345 |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 1821832 | 1480115 |
| CPU | 448816 | 728760 |
| GPU | 655716 | 102889 |
| MEM | 232099 | 276988 |
| UX | 485201 | 371478 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 2116925 | 1030472 |
| CPU | 694086 | 266714 |
| GPU | 740196 | 359552 |
| MEM | 307532 | 236256 |
| UX | 375111 | 167950 |
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Connectivity
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| Network Technology: | 5G | 5G |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim | Dual Sim |
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| USB: | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
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Extras & Build
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| Fingerprint Sensor: |
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| Fingerprint Sensor Type: | — | Under Display |
| Face Recognition: |
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| Speaker: | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF iPhone Air AND Pixel 10
The charts below visualize how iPhone Air and Pixel 10 stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
Bullet Chart Comparison
SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF iPhone Air AND Pixel 10
Here’s a proportional visualization of the iPhone Air’s 6.5 inches screen compared to the Pixel 10’s 6.3 inches display. Each rectangle is scaled so you can see at a glance which phone offers a larger viewing area.
iPhone Air
6.5 inches″
Pixel 10
6.3 inches″
Release Timeline of iPhone Air and Pixel 10
Pixel 10 was released 22 days earlier than iPhone Air.
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Domain Score Summary
Note: Scores (0 to 100) are generated by Comparigon’s scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.
Our Verdict
In conclusion, the iPhone Air edges out overall compared to the Pixel 10. Its strongest advantages are in Performance, Camera and Display. The Pixel 10 is the better fit if your top priority is Battery.
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