Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 75/100 (a 6-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 1,902,468); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 5775
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (74/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (100/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 248 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 80.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (74/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (100/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.