The iPhone Air and Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max feature the latest and greatest A19 Pro, but as the majority of you know, both chipsets are not the same because the company has resorted to binning for the umpteenth time. The new SoC features a 6-core CPU, but the version running in the iPhone Air features a 5-core GPU, while the one running in the more premium models is packing a 6-core graphics processor. This can make a world of difference, with Apple claiming that users can experience up to a 150 percent performance improvement if they get an iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max.
A19 Pro running in the iPhone Air can still deliver up to a 120 percent graphics performance improvement compared to previous-generation chipsets
We will eventually compare the A19 Pro with competing chipsets like the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Dimensity 9400+, A18 Pro, and others, but let us discuss how the SoC found in the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro performs against Apple’s older A-series lineup. As expected, the company did not offer a direct comparison with the iPhone 16’s A18, or the iPhone 16 Pro’s A18 Pro because that would likely yield the lowest CPU and GPU performance differences between the A19 Pro, so we have decided to include the oldest and latest smartphone model from the company’s charts, which is the iPhone 13 and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Compared to the iPhone 13’s A15 Bionic, the iPhone Air’s A19 Pro can bring up to a 120 percent improvement in the graphics department, which is impressive for a 5-core GPU, but if you want an even higher lead that goes up to 250 percent, you are recommended to either get the iPhone 17 Pro or the iPhone 17 Pro Max. As for the CPU, the 6-core configuration offers the same performance, regardless of which version you pre-order on Friday. You can take a look at the comparison below.
iPhone Air’s A19 Pro vs iPhone 13’s A15 Bionic - up to 50 percent faster CPU performance, up to 120 percent faster GPU performance
iPhone Air’s A19 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro’s A17 Pro - up to 20 percent faster CPU performance, up to 50 percent faster GPU performance
iPhone 17 Pro’s A19 Pro vs iPhone 13’s A15 Bionic - up to 50 percent faster CPU performance, up to 150 percent faster GPU performance
iPhone 17 Pro’s A19 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro’s A17 Pro - up to 20 percent faster CPU performance, up to 30 percent faster GPU performance
For those disappointed that Apple has not introduced any comparisons between the A19 Pro, the A18, or the A18 Pro, it is not like the internet will stay silent, as we will have more data for you in the near future, so stay tuned.
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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