Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Redmi K80 Ultra

The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 73/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 2,874,956).

The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Redmi K80 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone Air 2

Performance 97
Display 85
Camera 51
Battery —
Portability 100
Value for money —

Redmi K80 Ultra

Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 40
Value for money 80

What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 2874956
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 2729
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 8430

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?

  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 8 points higher (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (100/100 vs 40/100).

Apple iPhone Air 2: The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone Air 2 Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor Apple A20 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 3434654 2874956
Geekbench Single 4733 2729
Geekbench Multi 12836 8430
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 1260x2736 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery — 7410 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 18 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 27.x Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm —
Weight — 219 g
Launch price — $350

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone Air 2

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
51
camera

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone Air 2

  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone Air 2

  • —
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
—
battery

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone Air 2 Apple A20 Pro
81/100
3434654 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
73/100 -19.5%
2874956 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Redmi K80 Ultra by 19.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone Air 2

Price unknown

Redmi K80 Ultra

$350

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (100/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Redmi K80 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.