Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 83/100 vs 81/100 (a 2-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 3,323,591).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 3323591
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 10402
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 94/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (63/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 2 points higher (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3323591 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Apple iPhone Air 2 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.