Apple iPhone 17 Air vs POCO POCO M8 Power 5G

Compare Apple iPhone 17 Air vs POCO POCO M8 Power 5G side by side: Apple A19 Pro (2nm) vs Mediatek Dimensity 1080, 48MP vs 50MP camera, 3150mAh vs 8000mAh…

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4categories won

2 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Apple iPhone 17 Air takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Apple iPhone 17 Air claims the overall win over the POCO POCO M8 Power 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the POCO M8 Power 5G takes the lead, while the iPhone 17 Air is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the iPhone 17 Air if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the POCO M8 Power 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryPOCO M8 Power 5G

POCO M8 Power 5G takes battery honors offering 8,000 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingiPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Apple A19 Pro (2nm) and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraiPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air wins photography with 48MP main imaging and 1x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueTie

Official launch pricing varies across international retail regions.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

iPhone 17 Air vs POCO M8 Power 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 17 Air, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
Specification	iPhone 17 Air	POCO M8 Power 5G
Screen size	6.6"	6.67"
Resolution	1260 x 2740Winner	1080 x 2400
Pixel density	457 ppiWinner	395 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2800 nitsWinner	550 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 17 Air, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
Specification	iPhone 17 Air	POCO M8 Power 5G
Chipset	Apple A19 Pro (2nm)	Mediatek Dimensity 1080
Process node	2 nmWinner	6 nm
AnTuTu score	2,400,000Winner	—
Geekbench multi	8900Winner	—
Maximum RAM	12 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	256GB	256GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 17 Air, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
Specification	iPhone 17 Air	POCO M8 Power 5G
Main sensor	48 MP	50 MPWinner
Rear cameras	1	2Winner
Optical zoom	1x	—
Selfie camera	24 MPWinner	8 MP
Max video	—	1080p@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 17 Air, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
Specification	iPhone 17 Air	POCO M8 Power 5G
Capacity	3,150 mAh	8,000 mAhWinner
Wired charging	25 W	45 WWinner
Wireless charging	25 W	No

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 17 Air, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
Specification	iPhone 17 Air	POCO M8 Power 5G
Weight	149 gWinner	225 g
Thickness	5.5 mmWinner	8.45 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65
Build	Grade 5 Titanium mid-plate, ultra-thin ceramic back, Ceramic Shield 2 front	Plastic frame, plastic back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Apple iPhone 17 Air, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
Specification	iPhone 17 Air	POCO M8 Power 5G
Operating system	iOS 19	Android 13
OS updates	7 yearsWinner	—
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	—

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 17 Air, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
Specification	iPhone 17 Air	POCO M8 Power 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,099	—