Apple iPhone Air vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $999 and $1299. 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 has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,725,229); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 6200
- Lighter: 165g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, 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 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 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 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (81/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5700 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- 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
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 47.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Apple iPhone Air was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (81/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.