Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Realme GT 8
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 80/100 (a 1-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 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Realme GT 8
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Realme GT 8, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 1 points higher (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (100/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Realme GT 8 by 9.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
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 Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (100/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Realme GT 8?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Realme GT 8 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Realme GT 8?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Realme GT 8?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Realme GT 8?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.