Apple iPhone Air vs Redmi K100 Pro

The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,550,000).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 9
Design 93
Value for money 41
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 89
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3640

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2550000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9800
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3149 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 73/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (89/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (93/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone Air: The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone Air Redmi K100 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2550000 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 2560 Hz
Battery 3149 mAh 9000 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, HyperOS 3
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 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 K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2736x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
100
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 K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone Air and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone Air Apple A19 Pro
64/100
2550000 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +35.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Apple iPhone Air by 35.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone Air
$999
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (90/100 vs 73/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (89/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (93/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 73/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.