Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone Air if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone Air if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Apple iPhone Air if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone Air
Performance
81.7
96.5 ★
Camera
40.0
80.0 ★
Battery
40.0
40.0
Gaming
75.4
96.5 ★
Overall
64.5
81.6 ★
Value for Money
Equal
Equal
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone Air
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone Air
80.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone Air
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone Air
81.6/100
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone Air
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone Air
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone Air
💰 Value
Tie
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.50"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits
Resolution
1170x2532
1260x2736
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
RAM
6 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Selfie 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)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3279 mAh
3149 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
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
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)
Weight
172g
165g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Colors
Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red, Yellow
Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone Air is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 81.6/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Apple iPhone 14 puts up a strong fight with a score of 64.5/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 14
Pros
- Strong performance
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Apple iPhone Air
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Slow 20W charging
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 14 or Apple iPhone Air?
Apple iPhone Air is the overall winner with a score of 81.6/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 14 or Apple iPhone Air?
Apple iPhone Air wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone Air is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Both phones offer similar value for money.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 14 and Apple iPhone Air?
Apple iPhone 14 costs PKR 384,999 while Apple iPhone Air costs PKR 479,999. The price difference is PKR 95,000.
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