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iPhone Air

Google

Pixel 8a

Rated 3.7503 out of 5

Retail price starting at: $999.99

Req's. elig. unlimited svc (speed restr's apply). Price after credits over 36 mos. Includes additional $5.56/mo. bill credit for 36 mos. with new line. Other terms apply. All monthly pricing req's 0% APR, 36-mo. installment agmt. $0 down for well-qual. customers. Tax on full price due at sale. Restrictions apply.

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Color

Cloud White

Light Gold

Sky Blue

Space Black

Obsidian

Dimensions

Size (inches)

6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22

Size (inches)

5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35

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Display

Display size (inches)

6.5-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display

Display size (inches)

6.1

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Camera & video

Aperture

48MP Fusion Main: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)

Also enables 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels

Rear-facing camera

64 MP wide with ƒ/1.89 aperture

13 MP ultrawide with ƒ/2.2 aperture

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Battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Yes

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Processor

Memory

Operating system

iOS

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

Android®

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

Face ID

Enabled by TrueDepth technology in the Center Stage front camera

Apple Pay

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web

Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash

Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac

Pay for your ride using Express Transit

Siri

Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more

Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” or use Type to Siri

Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant

Siri is more natural and helpful

Voice dialing and voice commands

Yes

Wireless technology

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band, n77 3.45GHz

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78 n79

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78

4G LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71

4G LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850/900/1700/1900/2100MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850/900/1800/1900MHz

HD Voice capable

Yes

HD Voice capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Video calling

FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi-Fi

FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi

Portrait mode in FaceTime video

Audio calling

FaceTime audio

Voice over LTE (VoLTE)

Wi-Fi calling

Spatial Audio

Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi capability

Yes

Wi-Fi capability

2.4GHz & 5GHz & 6GHz

Near Field Communication (NFC)

With reader mode

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Open, Secure

Bluetooth technology

Bluetooth® technology

v5.3 + EDR, A2DP, LE, aptX®

SIM type

Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs), iPhone Air uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards).

SIM type

Nano

FirstNet Ready®

Yes

World phone

Quad-band

Mobile hotspot

Up to 10 devices

Noise suppression

Noise suppression by Google

Wireless emergency alerts (CMAS) capable

Yes

Magsafe

Apps

Sensors

Messaging & email

Music

Accessibility

Sustainability

Device Eco-rating

The AT&T Eco-Rating 2.0 system gives you environmental and social details about this device. The system uses a total of 20 performance criteria across 5 different attributes, for a total rating of 1 to 5 stars: 19-20 (5-star), 16-18 (4-star), 13-15 (3-star), 10-12 (2-star), 8-9 (1-star)

Substances of concern

4/4

Environmentally preferable materials

3/3

Energy efficiency and charging

1/1

End of life and recycling

2/2

Environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing

7/10

Total Eco-score

17/20 (4-star) Please visit att.com/ecospace for additional information.

Device offers

Get iPhone Air 512GB for $4.43/mo.

No trade-in required.  
1. Purchase a new line on an installment plan. 
2. Pick or switch to any unlimited plan. 

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.

Ltd time. Req's 0% APR 36-mo. agmt. Well-qualified customers. Promotional price after credits over 36 mos.  Price after additional $200 in credits ($5.56/mo.) for new consumer lines only. ($9.99/mo. for business customers). If svc. canceled, device balance due. Other terms apply.

Get iPhone Air 256GB for $0

No trade-in required.  
1. Purchase a new line on an installment plan. 
2. Pick or switch to any unlimited plan. 

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.

Ltd time. Req's 0% APR 36-mo. agmt. Well-qualified customers. Promotional price after credits over 36 mos.  Price after additional $200 in credits ($5.56/mo.) for new consumer lines only. ($4.99/mo. for business customers). If svc. canceled, device balance due. Other terms apply.

Get iPhone Air 1TB for $9.43/mo.

No trade-in required.  
1. Purchase a new line on an installment plan. 
2. Pick or switch to any unlimited plan. 

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.

Ltd time. Req's 0% APR 36-mo. agmt. Well-qualified customers. Promotional price after credits over 36 mos.  Price after additional $200 in credits ($5.56/mo.) for new consumer lines only. ($14.99/mo. for business customers). If svc. canceled, device balance due. Other terms apply.

Apple iPhone Air vs Google Pixel 8a

iPhone Air

Pixel 8a

Size (inches)

Size (inches)

Display size (inches)

Display size (inches)

Aperture

Rear-facing camera

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

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