Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 81/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,434,654); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 4327
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 12873
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3434654
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (100/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP 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 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 31.3% 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 18 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (100/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (100/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air 2 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.