Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Xiaomi 11i
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 54/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 750,481); the Apple iPhone Air 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Xiaomi 11i
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 2318
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 27 points higher (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Xiaomi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Xiaomi 11i by 357.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (97/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 27 points (81/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.