Apple iPhone Air vs OPPO Find X9 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,231,988 vs 2,538,751); per DXOMark lab testing, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 141); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3639
- Lighter: 165g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Better portability (96/100 vs 24/100)
What makes OPPO Find X9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4231988 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, OPPO Find X9 Ultra — 94/100; 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 OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (96/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | OPPO Find X9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 4231988 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 8.7×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:45 hrs, total 37:00 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and OPPO Find X9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads Apple iPhone Air by 40.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Apple iPhone Air was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (96/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (87/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (96/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.