Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 70/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 2,156,126).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3050
- Better display (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 9454
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 15 points higher (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (87/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Air — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.