Apple iPhone Air vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 5775
- Lighter: 165g vs 248g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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
The Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate (96/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 5775 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| 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 | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 33.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate (96/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
Both devices scored 75/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 vs 75/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.