Apple iPhone Air vs Poco F7 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 75/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,932,885 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Poco F7 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9287
- Lighter: 165g vs 212g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2932885 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $999
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Poco F7 Ultra, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 7 points higher (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100; 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 Poco F7 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco F7 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (96/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Poco F7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2932885 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- 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
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Poco F7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Apple iPhone Air by 13.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Poco F7 Ultra was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco F7 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco F7 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (84/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (96/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Poco F7 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco F7 Ultra — 82/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.