Apple iPhone Air vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,811,490); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1811490
- Lighter: 165g vs 222g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
The Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro 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 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (85/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (96/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Kirin 9035 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1080x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6600 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 | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 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 | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 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 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- 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
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Huawei Mate 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 40.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro 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 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (85/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (96/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
Both devices scored 75/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 vs 78/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
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 90 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.