Apple slashes the price of its iPhone Air by up to €480, pushing the 6.5‑inch LTPO 120 Hz model into the mid‑range bracket. The handset still packs the A19 Pro chip, a 48 MP main sensor and a modest 3,149 mAh battery that manages a 12‑hour active‑use score. MagSafe accessories can extend runtime, but the single‑camera setup remains a compromise.

The newly priced iPhone 17, a 6.3‑inch LTPO device with the standard A19 processor, adds a 48 MP ultra‑wide lens alongside its main sensor and carries a larger 3,692 mAh cell that scores nearly 15 hours of active use. Across the same segment, Samsung offers the Galaxy S26 with an Exynos 2600 chip, 50 MP main camera and a 4,300 mAh battery that edges out Apple’s endurance.

For shoppers chasing premium specs at a discount, the Galaxy S26 Ultra eclipses the plus‑size S26+ with a 6.7‑inch LTPO screen, 4,900 mAh battery and a price gap of just €100 between 256 GB models. Meanwhile Google’s Pixel 10 Pro line trades performance for price, retaining a 48 MP main sensor but lagging behind in chipset speed and battery life. The current deals force buyers to weigh raw hardware against real‑world stamina.