Apple iPhone Air (256GB) vs LG G5 (H850)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone Air vs LG G5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/12/2025 7:50 PM, updated: 9/13/2025 9:01 PM

Compare LG G5 X Apple iPhone Air (256GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1260x2736

48
MP

18mp

12GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3149
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points LG G5 (H850) Compare Apple iPhone Air X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone Air (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

25 Advantages Apple iPhone Air (256GB)	vs	11 Advantages LG G5 (H850)
+4.26GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)102% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR5X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (230GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+5.6 millimeters (0.22 inches)38% Thinner	vs	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+LTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+6.5"23% Larger screen	vs	5.3"
+(back) 48MP101% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+1/1.56" inches67% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 18MP + 0.3MP128% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps10 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3149 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+6.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 6.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+159 grams (5.57 ounces)4% Lighter
1260x2736 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
463 PPI	vs	+554 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

19 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone Air (256GB)	LG G5 (H850)
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Model	iPhone Air (256GB)	LG G5 (H850)
Other model names	iPhone 17 Air (A3260, A3517, A3518)	LG G5 4G H850, LG H850
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, (Europe)
Brand	Apple	LG
Release date	9/19/2025, Announced: 9/9/2025	3/31/2016
Depth	5.6 millimeters (0.22 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 156.2 millimeters (2.94 x 6.15 in)	73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Titanium frame, glass front and back Back: Ceramic Shield	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone Air (256GB)	LG G5 (H850)
Display type	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1260x2736 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	463 PPI	554 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield 2	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1000nits[typ], 3000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone Air (256GB)	LG G5 (H850)
System version	iOS 26	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone Air (256GB)	LG G5 (H850)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A19 Pro (3nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.26GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.2GHz E-Core (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	A19 Pro GPU (5-core)	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 2000993 (v10) Geekbench: 9682 (v6.5)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone Air (256GB)	LG G5 (H850)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) NVMe (SSD)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone Air (256GB)	LG G5 (H850)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	e-SIM (Eletronic)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A3517 (International): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 53, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3260 (USA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3518 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)	LTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,30)
Primary 5G network	A3517 (International): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3260 (USA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3518 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone Air (256GB)	LG G5 (H850)
Back camera (main camera)	48 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization on both cameras	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision (60fps) 10-bit HDR	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone Air (256GB)	LG G5 (H850)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 18 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone Air (256GB)	LG G5 (H850)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone Air (256GB)	LG G5 (H850)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	6.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone Air (256GB)	LG G5 (H850)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone Air (256GB)	LG G5 (H850)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3149 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	25W Qi2 wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	380 hours (15.8 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone Air (256GB)	LG G5 (H850)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe	• Colors: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI • LG 360 VR supported • LG CAM Plus supported • 3D Arc Glass screen • Modular battery • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone Air (256GB)	LG G5 (H850)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered