Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4) vs OnePlus Nord 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB AC2003 / OnePlus Z (BBK Avicii): Which One Should You Buy?

Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 68.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head

+ Add device

Comparing 2 devicesSwipe ⇄

✕

Apple · 2025

Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4)

68/ 100

Launch pricePrice on request

✕

Oneplus · 2020

OnePlus Nord 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB AC2003 / OnePlus Z (BBK Avicii)

68/ 100

Launch pricePrice on request

Head-to-head

Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4) wins 1 of 5 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4)

1 win

OnePlus Nord 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB AC2003 / OnePlus Z (BBK Avicii)

1 win

At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4)OnePlus Nord 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB AC2003 / OnePlus Z (BBK Avicii)

Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

• SpeedApple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4)
  90

  80
• CameraTie
  60

  60
• VideoNot enough data
• SelfieNot enough data
• BatteryOnePlus Nord 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB AC2003 / OnePlus Z (BBK Avicii)
  58

  70
• DisplayTie
  62

  62
• ConnectivityNot enough data
• SecurityNot enough data
• ValueTie
  68

  68

Key differences

• OnePlus Nord 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB AC2003 / OnePlus Z (BBK Avicii) has the bigger battery4,115 mAh vs 3,149 mAh
• Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4) has the bigger screen6.55" vs 6.44"
• Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4) is lighter165 g vs 184 g
• Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4) has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB

See all specs ↓

Why buy each phone

Swipe ⇄

Reasons to buy Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4)

• ✓19 g lighter (165 g), easier to hold
• ✓6.55" display

Reasons to buy OnePlus Nord 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB AC2003 / OnePlus Z (BBK Avicii)

• ✓Bigger 4,115 mAh battery (+966 mAh)
• ✓6.44" display

Full specifications

Swipe ⇄

Specification	Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4)	OnePlus Nord 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB AC2003 / OnePlus Z (BBK Avicii)
1. Display & Screen
Screen type	AM-OLED display	AM-OLED display
Screen Size	6.55"	6.44"
Resolution & Density	1260x2736 (460 ppi)	1080x2400 (409 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Not listed	Not listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4) Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	Apple A19 Pro L APL1V12 T8150 (3nm)	Not listed
CPU Cores	Not listed	Not listed
GPU Graphics	Apple G18P MP5	Not listed
Operating System	iOS	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB	128GB
Storage Speed	Not listed	Not listed
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	N/A	N/A
Telephoto Zoom	Not listed	Not listed
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	Not listed	Not listed
5. Video
Main Camera Video	Not listed	Not listed
Front Video	Not listed	Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	N/A	N/A
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Apple iPhone Air 1st gen 5G A3516 Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB (Apple iPhone 18,4) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	N/A	N/A
Weight	165 g	184 g
Build Materials	Not listed	Not listed
SIM Type	Not listed	Not listed
Water Resistance	Not listed	Not listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 OnePlus Nord 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB AC2003 / OnePlus Z (BBK Avicii) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	3,149 mAh	4,115 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	N/A
Wireless Charging	Not listed	Not listed
Reverse Charging	Not listed	Not listed
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Not listed	Not listed
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi Standard	Not listed	Not listed
Bluetooth	Not listed	Not listed
USB Port & Speed	Not listed	Not listed
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Not listed	Not listed
Satellite Features	Not listed	Not listed
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Not listed	Not listed
Launch Price	Price on request	Price on request