Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Poco F8 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 79/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 3,124,552); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 3124552
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (70/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 2 points higher (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (100/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3124552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $529 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Poco F8 Pro by 9.9% 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (70/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (100/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Poco F8 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.