Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. 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 3,233,695); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.2mm).

The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Redmi K90 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 K90 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 72

What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 3233695
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 9287

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?

  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Redmi K90 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 92/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 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 K90 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 K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone Air 2 Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3434654 3233695
Geekbench Single 4733 3013
Geekbench Multi 12836 9287
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2736 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery — 8550 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
OS iOS 27.x Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight — 227 g
Launch price — $420

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone Air 2

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

Redmi K90 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • 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 K90 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone Air 2

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

Redmi K90 Ultra

  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone Air 2 Apple A20 Pro
81/100
3434654 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 -6.2%
3233695 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Redmi K90 Ultra by 6.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone Air 2

Price unknown

Redmi K90 Ultra

$420

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 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 K90 Ultra (100/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Redmi K90 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 K90 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Redmi K90 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 K90 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.