Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 81/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 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
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 11047
- Better portability (100/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 3434654
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (93/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (100/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 4.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (93/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (100/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone Air 2 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.