Apple iPhone Air vs HONOR 600 Pro

Our Verdict: The Apple iPhone Air leads where up to 1TB storage, the lighter 165g body versus 195g matter most, while the HONOR 600 Pro answers with the higher-resolution 200MP rear camera against 48MP, the sharper 50MP selfie camera. Contract pricing is close too, with the cheapest total costs around £620 for the Apple iPhone Air and £649 for the HONOR 600 Pro. There is also much wider deal availability for the Apple iPhone Air, with 13,467 active deals versus 1,103. Software preference matters as well, because this is an iOS versus Android choice as much as a hardware comparison. Choose the Apple iPhone Air if up to 1TB storage matters more; pick the HONOR 600 Pro if the higher-resolution 200MP rear camera against 48MP is the better fit.

Over a full contract, the 600 Pro works out around £681 all-in, about £140 less than the iPhone Air.

Expert Rating
3.9
12 reviews
4.2
10 reviews
Screen
6.5" 6.57"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution
1206 x 2622 1264 x 2728
Pixels Per Inch
444 458
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera
18 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
3,149 mAh 6,400 mAh
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
SIM Type
e- SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE 6.0 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5
Dimensions
156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm 156 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm
Weight
165 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 mi
Contracts
£29.99/mo (£79.00 upfront) £14.99/mo (£299.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£599.99 £649.00

Prices updated 16 July 2026

Apple iPhone Air Apple iPhone Air HONOR 600 Pro HONOR 600 Pro
Expert Rating 3.9
12 reviews
4.2
10 reviews
Screen 6.5" 6.57"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution 1206 x 2622 1264 x 2728
Pixels Per Inch 444 458
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera 18 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 3,149 mAh 6,400 mAh
Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 512GB
OS Apple iOS Android
SIM Type e- SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 6.0 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5
Dimensions 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm 156 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm
Weight 165 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 mi
Contracts £29.99/mo
£79.00 upfront
£14.99/mo
£299.00 upfront
SIM-free £599.99 £649.00
Prices updated 16 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Air

24 Months

256GB

Space Black

Refurbished

10GB

Data

£29.99 per month, £79 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10)

HONOR 600 Pro
HONOR 600 Pro

24 Months

512GB

Black

100GB

Data

£14.99 per month, £299 upfront.

Use code: SUMMER10 (£10)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone Air or HONOR 600 Pro cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR 600 Pro is cheaper on contract at £681.16 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £299.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone Air or HONOR 600 Pro?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.5", the HONOR 600 Pro has the sharper display at 458 pixels per inch versus 444, and the Apple iPhone Air uses a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR 600 Pro has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone Air or HONOR 600 Pro?

The Apple iPhone Air features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR 600 Pro has a 200 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone Air or HONOR 600 Pro?

The Apple iPhone Air is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £599.99.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone Air and HONOR 600 Pro?

The Apple iPhone Air is available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the HONOR 600 Pro comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone Air and HONOR 600 Pro use?

The Apple iPhone Air is powered by the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm), while the HONOR 600 Pro uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone Air or HONOR 600 Pro?

The Apple iPhone Air is the more portable of the two: it's 30g lighter at 165 grams, both are similar in overall footprint, and is slimmer at 5.6mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone Air or HONOR 600 Pro?

The Apple iPhone Air is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the HONOR 600 Pro is rated IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 mi.

What operating system do the Apple iPhone Air and HONOR 600 Pro run?

The Apple iPhone Air runs Apple iOS and the HONOR 600 Pro runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.