Apple iPhone Air vs Poco F8
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $790 and $499. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 205g).
Apple iPhone Air
Poco F8
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9494
- Lighter: 165g vs 205g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $499 vs $790
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
The Apple iPhone Air and the Poco F8 received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (96/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $790 | $499 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Apple iPhone Air by 18.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $291. Poco F8 is cheaper by $291.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (73/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (86/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (96/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Poco F8?
Both devices scored 75/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Poco F8.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.