Apple iPhone Air vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $790 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 218g).
Apple iPhone Air
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9553
- Lighter: 165g vs 218g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $450 vs $790
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (74/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Apple iPhone Air scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $790 | $450 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- 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 X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone Air by 3.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $340. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $340.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (73/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (77/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (96/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max 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 X8 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.