Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 74/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 2,116,240); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 2116240
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 6200
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 7 points higher (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (100/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 2116240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1165 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind by 62.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (97/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (68/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (100/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on camera score (68/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.