Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra

Both of these devices are still rumored — their specs are not official yet and may change before launch.

Apple iPhone Air 2: Based on announced specs — scored in 7 categories.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra: Based on announced specs — scored in 6 categories.

Apple iPhone Air 2

Apple iPhone Air 2

Apple · Phone Rumored

7.7/ 10 — Good

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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra

Samsung · Phone Rumored

8.2/ 10 — Good

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Which is better?

  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra wins narrowly over Apple iPhone Air 2 — 8.2 overall against 7.7.
  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra takes 3 of the 5 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra gives you the larger screen — 6.9 inches against 6.5 inches.
  • On paper, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra has the higher-resolution main camera — 200 MP against 48 MP.
  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra charges faster — 60W wired against 15W.

Category scores

CategoryApple iPhone Air 2Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Performance7.99.0Better
Camera6.17.2Better
Display8.5Tie8.4Tie
Design & Build9.0—
Software8.8Better7.4
Audio5.6—
Call Quality7.88.3Better
Battery—8.6

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SpecificationApple iPhone Air 2Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Launch
Launch statusRumoredRumored
Expected release window20272027
Platform
OSiOSAndroid
OS versioniOS 27.xAndroid 17
ChipsetApple A20 Pro—
Chipset (as published)Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (for Galaxy)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz)Octa-core
GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)Adreno 850
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 512 GB · 12 GB RAM + 1 TB12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 512 GB · 16 GB RAM + 1 TB
Card slotNoneNone
Display
Display size6.5″6.9″
Resolution1,260 × 2,736 pixels1,440 × 3,120 pixels
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (peak)3,000 nits—
Display protectionCeramic Shield 2—
Battery
Wired charging15W60W
Wireless chargingYesYes
Battery capacity—5,700 mAh
Body & build
Dimensions156.2 × 74.7 × 5.2 mm163.8 × 78.3 × 8 mm
MaterialsGlass, Titanium, Ceramic—
ColoursSpace Black, Cloud White, Sky Blue, Burgundy—
SIMeSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time)Nano-SIM + eSIM
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 6Bluetooth 6
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.2
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC—
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Audio
3.5mm jackNo—
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, BarometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
Face unlockYes—
Fingerprint—Ultrasonic (under-display)
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G, 5G5G
Camera
Rear cameras48 MP wide (f/1.6, OIS) · 48 MP ultrawide (f/2.2)200 MP wide (OIS) · 50 MP ultrawide · 50 MP periscope (OIS)
Front cameras18 MP ultrawide (f/1.9)16 MP
Video (max)4K@24/25/30/60fps—
Additional specifications
Main Camera · FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)OIS, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie Camera · Single18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)16 MP

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