Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 71/100 (a 10-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 3,032,039); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 3032039
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 8932
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3032039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 13.3% 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.