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Apple iPhone Air vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Apple iPhone Air and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Apple iPhone Air

5.5/10

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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

5.5/10

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Best for

  • PhotographyGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • GamingApple iPhone Air
  • Battery lifeGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Keeping it for yearsApple iPhone Air
  • Watching videosGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Light and compactApple iPhone Air

Head to head

  • Performance
    9.3
    7.8

    Apple iPhone Air has the faster chip: Apple A19 Pro against Google Tensor G4.

  • Gaming
    7.4
    6.5

    Apple iPhone Air has the stronger graphics for games. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is fast in short bursts but its thin body limits how long it can hold that speed.

  • Battery life
    0.5
    1.5

    Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold should last longer: 4,650 mAh against 3,149 mAh, on a 4 nm chip against 3 nm. It also charges faster (21 W vs 15 W).

  • Display
    5.3
    5.8

    Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the better screen: Foldable LTPO OLED panel.

  • Camera
    3.0
    6.2

    Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the better camera: 48 MP with optical stabilisation against 48 MP.

  • Durability
    –
    5.0
  • Longevity
    9.1
    8.6

    Apple iPhone Air should get software updates for about 4.9 more years, against about 4.8 for Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

  • Storage
    9.4
    5.6

    Apple iPhone Air has more storage: 1 TB against 256 GB.

  • Connectivity
    6.2
    5.5
  • Size and weight
    9.9
    3.3
  • Extras
    –
    5.6
All specifications
Apple iPhone Air
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
General
Communication
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
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Condition
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Available. Released 2024, September 04
Model
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GGH2X, GC15S
Operating System
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates
Release Year
2025
2024
Performance
CPU
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Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
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Mali-G715 MC7
Processor
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Display
Brightness
3000
2700 nits
Display Type
OLED
Foldable LTPO OLED
Refresh Rate
120
120 Hz
Resolution
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2076 x 2152 pixels
Screen Size
–
8.0 in
Camera
Front Camera
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10 MP
Megapixels
48
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Number of Cameras
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1
Optical Image Stabilisation
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Yes
Rear Camera
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Triple 48 MP
Video Resolution
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4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery and power
Battery Capacity
3149
4650 mAh
Charging Port
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21W wired 7.5W wireless Bypass charging
Charging Wattage
15
21 W
Wireless Charging
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No
Memory
RAM
12
16 GB
Storage
Expandable Storage
–
No
Storage Capacity
1000
256 GB
Connectivity
2G
–
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
–
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
–
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G Bands
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HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
5G Bands
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1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Bluetooth
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5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS
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GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC
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Yes
Network Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
SIM Type
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Nano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi
–
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Ports
Headphone Jack
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No
USB Type
–
USB Type-C 3.2
Build and size
Build
–
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Dimensions
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8.0 inches, 207.4 cm 2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio)
IP Rating
–
IPX8
Thickness
5.6
5.1 mm
Weight
–
257 g
Features
FM Radio
–
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

Apple iPhone Air and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Apple iPhone Air wins on performance, gaming, longevity and storage; Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins on battery life, display and camera.

Which is faster, Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

Apple iPhone Air has the faster chip: Apple A19 Pro against Google Tensor G4.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

Apple iPhone Air has the stronger graphics for games. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is fast in short bursts but its thin body limits how long it can hold that speed.

Which has the better battery life, Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold should last longer: 4,650 mAh against 3,149 mAh, on a 4 nm chip against 3 nm. It also charges faster (21 W vs 15 W).

Which has the better screen, Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the better screen: Foldable LTPO OLED panel.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the better camera: 48 MP with optical stabilisation against 48 MP.

Which will last more years, Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

Apple iPhone Air should get software updates for about 4.9 more years, against about 4.8 for Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Which has more room, Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

Apple iPhone Air has more storage: 1 TB against 256 GB.

Which is better for photography, Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores higher for photography.

Which is better for battery life, Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores higher for battery life.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

Apple iPhone Air scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is better for watching videos, Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores higher for watching videos.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.