Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Xiaomi 15
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 leads — 82/100 vs 81/100 (a 1-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 2,914,100); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Xiaomi 15
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 2914100
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3092
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 9147
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Xiaomi 15, the Xiaomi 15 scores 1 points higher (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 (100/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 2914100 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 3092 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 9147 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5240 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 147 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 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 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $635 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- 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
Xiaomi 15
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 15
- 5240 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Xiaomi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Xiaomi 15 by 17.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 (100/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 edges out the Apple iPhone Air 2 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Xiaomi 15?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 15 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi 15?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Xiaomi 15?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.