Apple iPhone Air vs Vivo X90 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X90 Pro has the bigger battery (4870 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 3 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,781,240); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone Air has the stronger camera (141 vs 136); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Vivo X90 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1781240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1745
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 4351
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 165g vs 214g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Vivo X90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4870 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo X90 Pro, the Apple iPhone Air scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo X90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo X90 Pro are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (96/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo X90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1781240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1745 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 4351 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 4870 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 136 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X90 Pro
- Main: 3MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- 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
Vivo X90 Pro
- 4870 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Vivo X90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Vivo X90 Pro by 42.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (92/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo X90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo X90 Pro are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (77/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (96/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Vivo X90 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X90 Pro — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.