Apple iPhone Air vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 75/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (94/100 vs 26/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- 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 Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone Air by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (100/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (94/100 vs 26/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air by 21 points (96/100 vs 75/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.