Apple iPhone Air vs OPPO Find X9s
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the OPPO Find X9s (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $999 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Find X9s leads — 80/100 vs 75/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Find X9s has the bigger battery (7025 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OPPO Find X9s is faster in AnTuTu (2,884,942 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
OPPO Find X9s
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 8932
- Lighter: 165g vs 207g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 56/100)
What makes OPPO Find X9s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2884942 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 7025 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $999
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the OPPO Find X9s, the OPPO Find X9s scores 5 points higher (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9s leads (68/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, OPPO Find X9s — 74/100; 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 and the OPPO Find X9s are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9s is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OPPO Find X9s (96/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | OPPO Find X9s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2884942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7025 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 156.9×73.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
OPPO Find X9s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Find X9s
- 6.6" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- 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
OPPO Find X9s
- 7025 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and OPPO Find X9s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Find X9s leads Apple iPhone Air by 12.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. OPPO Find X9s was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the OPPO Find X9s are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9s is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (68/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OPPO Find X9s (96/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the OPPO Find X9s?
The OPPO Find X9s 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 OPPO Find X9s?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OPPO Find X9s — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the OPPO Find X9s?
The OPPO Find X9s leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the OPPO Find X9s?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OPPO Find X9s is a better fit for gamers and power users.