Apple iPhone Air vs Honor Win RT
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $384. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Honor Win RT
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9287
- Lighter: 165g vs 229g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $384 vs $999
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
The Apple iPhone Air and the Honor Win RT received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Honor Win RT — 80/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (80/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (96/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Honor Win RT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3249469 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $384 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 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 Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Honor Win RT, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Apple iPhone Air by 21.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $615. Honor Win RT was $615 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (73/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (80/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (96/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor Win RT?
Both devices scored 75/100. They are identical on performance — 92/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Apple iPhone Air (96/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor Win RT?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Win RT — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor Win RT?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Honor Win RT?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.