Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Xiaomi 17
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 70/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Xiaomi 17
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3566
- Better display (92/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9454
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 17 points higher (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (81/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 17 Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (81/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Air — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Xiaomi 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Xiaomi 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.