Apple iPhone Air vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,902,468); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1902468
- Lighter: 165g vs 234g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (96/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Kirin 9050 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.6 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO 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 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 33.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (86/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (96/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.