Apple iPhone Air vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $999 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 165g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $2799
- Better camera (73/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Apple iPhone Air scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 42/100; 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 "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (74/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (96/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 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 XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1800. Apple iPhone Air was $1800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100).
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 XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (74/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (96/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.