Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Honor X80i
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads — 33/100 vs 32/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Honor X80i
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Honor X80i, the Apple iPhone 17 Air scores 1 points higher (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (59/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (68/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Honor X80i?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air edges out the Honor X80i by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Honor X80i?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Honor X80i?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Honor X80i?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.