Apple iPhone Air vs Honor 600 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor 600 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor 600 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,038,473 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Honor 600 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9287
- Lighter: 165g vs 190g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Honor 600 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3038473 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $999
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Honor 600 Pro, the Honor 600 Pro scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Pro leads (83/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Honor 600 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor 600 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor 600 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (83/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Honor 600 Pro (96/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Honor 600 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3038473 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" OLED LTPS | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2600x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $549 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Honor 600 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 600 Pro
- 6.6" OLED LTPS
- Resolution: 2600x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor 600 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:25 hrs, total 29:53 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Honor 600 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 600 Pro leads Apple iPhone Air by 16.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Honor 600 Pro was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor 600 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor 600 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (83/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Honor 600 Pro (96/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor 600 Pro?
The Honor 600 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor 600 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor 600 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor 600 Pro?
The Honor 600 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Honor 600 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor 600 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.