Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 81/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 3,434,654).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047
- Overall rating 81/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 3434654
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (90/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 7.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (90/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air 2 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.