iPhone Air vs Pixel 7: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone Air
Pixel 7
Too close to call: 3 of 8 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone Air9080
- CameraPixel 78288
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone Air7640
- BatteryPixel 75870
- DisplayiPhone Air9074
- ConnectivityTie8888
- SecurityTie100100
- ValuePixel 75580
- Pixel 7 has the bigger battery4,355 mAh vs 3,149 mAh
- Pixel 7 has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone Air has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- iPhone Air has the bigger screen6.5" vs 6.3"
- iPhone Air is lighter165 g vs 197 g
- Pixel 7 launched cheaper$599 vs $999
- iPhone Air has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 10.8 MP
- iPhone Air has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.3
- iPhone Air has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
- iPhone Air has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Google Tensor G2
- iPhone Air has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone Air and Pixel 7 are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone Air for its smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz) and bigger screen (6.5" vs 6.3"), or the Pixel 7 for its bigger battery (4,355 mAh vs 3,149 mAh) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP).
Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz · Brighter screen: 3,000 nits vs 1,400 nits
Larger battery: 4,355 mAh vs 3,149 mAh · Lower launch price: $599 vs $999
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone Air or Pixel 7?
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone Air for its smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz) and bigger screen (6.5" vs 6.3"), or the Pixel 7 for its bigger battery (4,355 mAh vs 3,149 mAh) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP). BeastScore: iPhone Air 78.1/100, Pixel 7 78.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone Air and Pixel 7?
iPhone Air has a 6.5-inch display and 3149 mAh battery. Pixel 7 has a 6.3-inch display and 4355 mAh battery.
How do iPhone Air and Pixel 7 compare for speed?
iPhone Air scores 90/100 for performance; Pixel 7 scores 80/100.
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