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 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 75/100 (a 16-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 (3,531,378 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Redmi K100 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3639
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 16 points higher (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). 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 (95/100 vs 26/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Redmi K100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3531378 | |
| 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 | 120 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- 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
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 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
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Apple iPhone Air by 28.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
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 (95/100 vs 26/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 91/100.
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).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.