Apple iPhone Air vs Oppo Reno8 (China)
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Oppo Reno8 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno8 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 954,090); the Apple iPhone Air is thinner (5.6mm vs 7.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Oppo Reno8 (China)
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 3281
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 165g vs 179g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Oppo Reno8 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Oppo Reno8 (China), the Apple iPhone Air scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) leads (45/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (45/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (96/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Oppo Reno8 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 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 Reno8 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Oppo Reno8 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Oppo Reno8 (China) by 166.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo Reno8 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (92/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (73/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (45/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (96/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Oppo Reno8 (China) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.