Apple iPhone Air vs Redmi 11A

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air (2025) and the Redmi 11A (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 16/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 11A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 11A doesn't.

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A by 48 points (64/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 9
Design 93
Value for money 41
Redmi 11A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi 11A better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3149 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Redmi 11A, the Apple iPhone Air scores 48 points higher (64/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 11A leads (36/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 11A leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 11A notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (36/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (93/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 11A is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone Air: The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users.
Redmi 11A: The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone Air Redmi 11A
Processor Apple A19 Pro
AnTuTu 2550000
Geekbench Single 3850
Geekbench Multi 9800
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2736x1260 720x1650
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3149 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 10W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 141
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 26 Android 12, MIUI
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 6.0×None×None mm
Weight 165 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Redmi 11A
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2736x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 11A
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
  • 3149 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
9
battery
Redmi 11A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone Air
$999
Redmi 11A
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (70/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (73/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 11A notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (36/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (93/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 11A is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi 11A?

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A by 48 points (64/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi 11A?

The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi 11A — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi 11A?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi 11A?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Redmi 11A?

The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.