Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 33/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,085,000).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2085000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3610
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8810
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 47.9% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (87/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (82/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air by 51 points (84/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.