Apple iPhone Air vs Poco F8 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 75/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9287
- Lighter: 165g vs 199g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $999
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 4 points higher (79/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Poco F8 Pro — 78/100; 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 F8 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (96/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $529 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- 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 F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Apple iPhone Air by 16.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Poco F8 Pro was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (68/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (96/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.