Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 81/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,434,654); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 11047
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3434654
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 6 points higher (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (100/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 13.0% 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, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (87/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (100/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Apple iPhone Air 2 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.