Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 70/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?
- Better display (92/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3692
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9454
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 56.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air by 22 points (92/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.