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 — 93/100 vs 75/100 (a 18-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 (3,722,803 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3639
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 (97/100 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)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (93/100 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 — 60/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11047 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 31.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $269. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $269 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 18 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 — 93/100.
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 (97/100 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.