Apple iPhone Air vs Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

Our Verdict: The Apple iPhone Air leads where the larger 6.5" screen versus 6.3", the lighter 165g body versus 199g matter most, while the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold answers with the sharper 42MP selfie camera, the larger 5015mAh battery, with the usual caveat that capacity is not the whole battery-life story. The Apple iPhone Air is currently cheaper on the lowest total contract cost at about £620, roughly £315 less than the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold. There is also much wider deal availability for the Apple iPhone Air, with 13,467 active deals versus 1,490. Software preference matters as well, because this is an iOS versus Android choice as much as a hardware comparison. That makes the Apple iPhone Air the value-led pick, unless the sharper 42MP selfie camera on the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is worth paying extra for.

The iPhone Air is the cheaper one to own: around £821 over a typical contract, £380 less than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Expert Rating
3.9
12 reviews
3.6
10 reviews
Screen
6.5" 6.3"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO OLED
Resolution
1206 x 2622 1280 x 2856
Pixels Per Inch
444 497
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
18 Megapixels 42 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) Google Tensor G5 (4 nm)
Battery
3,149 mAh 5,015 mAh
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Apple iOS Android 15
SIM Type
e- SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
Weight
165 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£29.99/mo (£79.00 upfront) £44.99/mo (£99.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£589.99 £939.99

Prices updated 25 July 2026

Apple iPhone Air Apple iPhone Air Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Expert Rating 3.9
12 reviews
3.6
10 reviews
Screen 6.5" 6.3"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO OLED
Resolution 1206 x 2622 1280 x 2856
Pixels Per Inch 444 497
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 18 Megapixels 42 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) Google Tensor G5 (4 nm)
Battery 3,149 mAh 5,015 mAh
Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Apple iOS Android 15
SIM Type e- SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
Weight 165 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £29.99/mo
£79.00 upfront
£44.99/mo
£99.00 upfront
SIM-free £589.99 £939.99
Prices updated 25 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Air

24 Months

256GB

Sky Blue

Refurbished

10GB

Data

£29.99 per month, £79 upfront.

Use code: IDM10OFF (£10)

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

24 Months

256GB

Moonstone

200GB

Data

£44.99 per month, £99 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone Air is cheaper on contract at £821.16 over the life of the deal from £29.99 per month with £79.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold?

The Apple iPhone Air has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold's 6.3", the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has the sharper display at 497 pixels per inch versus 444, and the Apple iPhone Air uses a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has a LTPO OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold?

The Apple iPhone Air features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold?

The Apple iPhone Air is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £589.99.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone Air and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold?

The Apple iPhone Air is available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone Air and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold use?

The Apple iPhone Air is powered by the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm), while the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold uses the Google Tensor G5 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold?

It's a trade-off: the Apple iPhone Air is lighter but the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is more compact. It's 34g lighter at 165 grams, though the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is actually the more compact phone at 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm, the Apple iPhone Air is slimmer at 5.6mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone Air or Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold?

The Apple iPhone Air is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Apple iPhone Air and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold run?

The Apple iPhone Air runs Apple iOS and the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold runs Android 15. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.