Apple iPhone Air vs Honor 600e

The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor 600e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 37/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600e has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 180g).

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor 600e by 27 points (64/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 9
Design 93
Value for money 41
Honor 600e
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 54
Design 75
Value for money 72
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 180g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Honor 600e better?
  • Bigger battery: 6520 vs 3149 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $550 vs $999

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better value for money (72/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Honor 600e, the Apple iPhone Air scores 27 points higher (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e leads (54/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600e leads (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor 600e (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor 600e (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (54/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Honor 600e (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (72/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone Air: The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users.
Honor 600e: The Honor 600e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone Air Honor 600e
Processor Apple A19 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite
AnTuTu 2550000
Geekbench Single 3850
Geekbench Multi 9800
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2736x1260 1200x2600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3149 mAh 6520 mAh
Charging 40W 45W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 141
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions 6.0×None×None mm 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm
Weight 165 g 180 g
Price $999 $550
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Honor 600e
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2736x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor 600e
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
  • 3149 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
9
battery
Honor 600e
  • 6520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone Air
$999
Honor 600e
$550

Price difference: $449. Honor 600e is cheaper by $449.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor 600e (70/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor 600e (73/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (54/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Honor 600e (93/100 vs 75/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (72/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor 600e?

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor 600e by 27 points (64/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor 600e?

The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Honor 600e — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor 600e?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor 600e?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Honor 600e?

The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Honor 600e is a better fit for everyday use.