Huawei Honor 7X (TL10 128GB) vs Apple iPhone Air (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 7X vs Apple iPhone Air phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/12/2025 7:50 PM, updated: 9/14/2025 8:16 AM

Compare Apple iPhone Air X Huawei Honor 7X (TL10 128GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.93"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

29Points Apple iPhone Air (256GB) Compare Huawei Honor 7X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1260x2736

48
MP

18mp

12GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3149
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone Air (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Huawei Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	vs	29 Advantages Apple iPhone Air (256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3340 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3149 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+4.26GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (115GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+5.6 millimeters (0.22 inches)36% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+LTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1260x2736 pixels48% Higher resolution screen
407 PPI	vs	+463 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.93"	vs	+6.5"10% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP	vs	+(back) 48MP168% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches86% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 18MP + 0.3MP128% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps32 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+6.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 6.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

165 grams (5.78 ounces)

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	iPhone Air (256GB)
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Model	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Other model names	荣耀畅玩7X, Huawei Honor 7X BND-TL10, Huawei Bond-TL10	iPhone 17 Air (A3260, A3517, A3518)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Apple
Release date	10/1/2017	9/19/2025, Announced: 9/9/2025
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	5.6 millimeters (0.22 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 156.5 millimeters (2.96 x 6.16 in)	74.7 x 156.2 millimeters (2.94 x 6.15 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Titanium frame, glass front and back Back: Ceramic Shield
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	5.93" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1260x2736 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	407 PPI	463 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Ceramic Shield 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1000nits[typ], 3000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	iPhone Air (256GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	iOS 26
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)	64bit: Apple A19 Pro (3nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.26GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.2GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz	A19 Pro GPU (5-core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 2000993 (v10) Geekbench: 9682 (v6.5)
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	iPhone Air (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available)	256GB (230GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A3517 (International): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 53, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3260 (USA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3518 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	A3517 (International): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3260 (USA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3518 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP	48 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization on both cameras
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision (60fps)
📸 Front camera
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 18 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	iPhone Air (256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	6.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3340 mAh	3149 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	25W Qi2 wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	feature not registered
Standby	647 hours (27 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	iPhone Air (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Red • Aluminum body • EMUI 5.1 • DTS audio	• Colors: Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	iPhone Air (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered