Apple iPhone Air vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $999 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,617,928); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 3894
- Lighter: 165g vs 231g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $880 vs $999
- Better camera (74/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Apple iPhone Air scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 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 Pura 90 Pro Max (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (83/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (96/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6000 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $880 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Pura 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 Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- 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 Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 56.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $119. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max was $119 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (92/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (83/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (96/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.