iPhone Air vs Magic V2: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone Air edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.1/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone Air
Magic V2
iPhone Air wins 3 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9090
- CameraMagic V28284
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone Air7660
- BatteryMagic V25886
- DisplayiPhone Air9062
- ConnectivityiPhone Air8870
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie5555
- Magic V2 has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 3,149 mAh
- Magic V2 charges faster66W vs 20W
- Magic V2 has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone Air has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Magic V2 has the bigger screen7.92" vs 6.5"
- iPhone Air is lighter165 g vs 231 g
- iPhone Air launched cheaper$999 vs $1,899
- iPhone Air has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 16 MP
- iPhone Air has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.2
- iPhone Air has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs HiSilicon Kirin 9000S
- iPhone Air has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone Air wins — BeastScore 78.1/100
The iPhone Air is the better pick for most people thanks to its smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz) and lighter body (165 g vs 231 g). The Magic V2 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 3,149 mAh).
Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz · Brighter screen: 3,000 nits vs 2,500 nits
Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 3,149 mAh · Faster wired charging: 66W vs 20W
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone Air or Magic V2?
The iPhone Air is the better pick for most people thanks to its smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz) and lighter body (165 g vs 231 g). The Magic V2 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 3,149 mAh). BeastScore: iPhone Air 78.1/100, Magic V2 78.6/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone Air and Magic V2?
iPhone Air has a 6.5-inch display and 3149 mAh battery. Magic V2 has a 7.92-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do iPhone Air and Magic V2 compare for speed?
iPhone Air scores 90/100 for performance; Magic V2 scores 90/100.
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