Apple iPhone Air vs Poco X8 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $999 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,977,887); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 6405
- Lighter: 165g vs 196g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $999
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Apple iPhone Air scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (60/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (60/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (96/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 67W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 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 X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Poco X8 Pro by 28.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $649. Poco X8 Pro was $649 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (73/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (60/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (96/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.