Apple iPhone Air vs Meizu 22
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Meizu 22 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 22 leads — 80/100 vs 75/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 22 has the bigger battery (5510 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 2,454,886); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Meizu 22
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 2454886
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 6649
- Lighter: 165g vs 190g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Meizu 22 better?
- Bigger battery: 5510 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better camera (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Meizu 22, the Meizu 22 scores 5 points higher (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 22 leads (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Meizu 22 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 22 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 22 (96/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Meizu 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2454886 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1200x2670 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5510 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.6 mm | 152.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Meizu 22
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 22
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2670
- 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
Meizu 22
- 5510 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Meizu 22, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Meizu 22 by 3.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 22
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 22 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 22 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (77/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 22 (96/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Meizu 22?
The Meizu 22 edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Meizu 22?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Meizu 22 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Meizu 22?
The Meizu 22 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Meizu 22?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Meizu 22?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Meizu 22 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.