Apple iPhone Air vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 75/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,568,709).
Apple iPhone Air
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3640
- Overall rating 75/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2568709
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 62/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (95/100 vs 26/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | $730 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone Air by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $269. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $269 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (90/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (95/100 vs 26/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.