Apple iPhone Air vs OnePlus 9 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $969. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 9 Pro has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3149); the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,185,805); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone Air has the stronger camera (141 vs 122); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
OnePlus 9 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 3537
- Lighter: 165g vs 197g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 53/100)
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $969 vs $999
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the OnePlus 9 Pro, the Apple iPhone Air scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro leads (57/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, OnePlus 9 Pro — 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 "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (57/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (96/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1185805 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 3216x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 122 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $969 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- 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
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and OnePlus 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 114.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. OnePlus 9 Pro was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (57/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (96/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OnePlus 9 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.