Apple iPhone Air vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $999 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 2,101,808); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 6200
- Lighter: 165g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1050
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Apple iPhone Air scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (83/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (96/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- 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
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 20.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Apple iPhone Air was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (92/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (83/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (96/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.