Apple iPhone 17 Air vs OnePlus Open 3
Compare Apple iPhone 17 Air vs OnePlus Open 3 side by side: Apple A19 Pro (2nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm), 48MP vs 50MP camera, 3150mAh vs…
Apple
iPhone 17 Air
$1,099
3categories won
OnePlus
Open 3
$1,799
14categories won
4 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Open 3 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Open 3 proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 17 Air, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Open 3 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Open 3. Choose the Open 3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 17 Air if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Open 3 takes battery honors offering 5,700 mAh alongside 80W charging.
Open 3 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) and 16GB RAM.
Open 3 takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
iPhone 17 Air provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1099 vs $1799.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
iPhone 17 Air vs Open 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6" | 7.85" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2740 | 2268 x 2440Winner |
| Pixel density | 457 ppiWinner | 424 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2800 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (2nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) |
| Process node | 2 nm | 2 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 8900 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | 1x | 3xWinner |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 24 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,150 mAh | 5,700 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 149 gWinner | 209 g |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm | 5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Grade 5 Titanium mid-plate, ultra-thin ceramic back, Ceramic Shield 2 front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS 19 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,099Winner | $1,799 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Measuring an astonishing 5.5mm and weighing only 149 grams, the iPhone 17 Air represents Apple’s most daring design revolution since the iPhone X, delivering full A19 Pro power in a featherweight frame.
- Display
- 6.6"
- Chipset
- Apple A19 Pro (2nm)
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 3,150mAh
OnePlus Open 3
Shaving weight down to 209g and folded thickness to 9.8mm, the OnePlus Open 3 sets the golden standard for book-style foldables with a virtually crease-less 7.85-inch LTPO3 canvas, 5,600 mAh battery, and Open Canvas windowing.
- Display
- 7.85"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,700mAh