Apple iPhone Air vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $999 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 2,107,301); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 6200
- Lighter: 165g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1520
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Apple iPhone Air scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; 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 X Max (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (72/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (96/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5300 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- 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 X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Huawei Pura X Max by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $521. Apple iPhone Air was $521 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (92/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (73/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (72/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (96/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.