Apple iPhone Air vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro

The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $999 and $980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 66/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro 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 1,273,046); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 213g).

The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Huawei Pura 90s Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone Air

Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 73
Battery 26
Portability 96
Value for money 60

Huawei Pura 90s Pro

Performance 64
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 75
Portability 49
Value for money 44

What makes Apple iPhone Air better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1273046
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1273
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 3894
  • Lighter: 165g vs 213g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (96/100 vs 49/100)

What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3149 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Cheaper at launch: $980 vs $999

  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 26/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro, the Apple iPhone Air scores 9 points higher (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 44/100; 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 90s Pro (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (96/100 vs 49/100).

Apple iPhone Air: The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro: The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone Air Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Processor Apple A19 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
AnTuTu 2538751 1273046
Geekbench Single 3850 1273
Geekbench Multi 9800 3894
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2736x1260 1256x2760
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3149 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 40W 66W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 141 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 16, EMUI 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 156.2×74.7×5.6 mm 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm
Weight 165 g 213 g
Launch price $999 $980

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone Air

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera

Huawei Pura 90s Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
57
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone Air

  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2736x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Huawei Pura 90s Pro

  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone Air

  • 3149 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
26
battery

Huawei Pura 90s Pro

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone Air and Huawei Pura 90s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone Air Apple A19 Pro
75/100
2538751 AnTuTu
Huawei Pura 90s Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
66/100 -99.4%
1273046 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone Air leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 99.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone Air

$999

Huawei Pura 90s Pro

$980

Launch price difference: $19. Huawei Pura 90s Pro was $19 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (92/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (73/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (75/100 vs 26/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (96/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Huawei Pura 90s Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.