iPhone Air vs vivo X Fold5
₹99 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The iPhone Air starts ₹99 lower: ₹1,49,900 against ₹1,49,999 for the X Fold5.
- The iPhone Air has the much faster chip: the A19 Pro against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, going by published benchmark scores.
- The X Fold5 has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 3,149 mAh. It also charges faster, at 80W against 20W.
- The X Fold5 has the better screen on paper: brighter (4,500 nits against 3,000) and sharper (2480 x 2200 against 460 ppi).
- Only the X Fold5 has a zoom camera, a 50MP 3x telephoto. Only the X Fold5 has an ultrawide camera.
- The iPhone Air is the lighter phone: 165 g against 217 g. It is smaller too, with a 6.5-inch screen against 8.03 inches.
Get the iPhone Air for the faster chip, the lighter build and better water protection. Get the X Fold5 for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 256GB₹1,49,900
- 512GB₹1,74,900
- 1TB₹2,24,900
- 16GB + 512GB₹1,49,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
iPhone Air vs X Fold5, answered
In India, the iPhone Air starts at ₹1,49,900 and the vivo X Fold5 starts at ₹1,49,999.
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Which is cheaper, the iPhone Air or the X Fold5?
The iPhone Air, by ₹99. Starting prices: ₹1,49,900 for the iPhone Air, ₹1,49,999 for the X Fold5. The iPhone Air comes in 3 versions, up to ₹2,24,900.
Which has the bigger battery, the iPhone Air or the X Fold5?
The X Fold5, with 6,000 mAh to 3,149 mAh. For charging, the X Fold5 is quicker: 80W to 20W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the X Fold5's: it is brighter (4,500 to 3,000 nits). The iPhone Air has a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED at 120Hz, the X Fold5 a 8.03-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the X Fold5 has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 48MP main (OIS) on the iPhone Air and 50MP main (f/1.57, OIS) on the X Fold5. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The iPhone Air runs the A19 Pro, the X Fold5 the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Going by published benchmark scores, the A19 Pro is the faster of the two.
Which is better protected against water?
The iPhone Air, rated IP68 to the X Fold5's IP5X, IPX8 and IPX9. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The iPhone Air, at 165 g to 217 g.
