Apple iPhone Air vs Redmi K80 Pro

The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 215g).

The Redmi K80 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 9
Design 93
Value for money 41
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 79
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9300
  • Lighter: 165g vs 215g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 2550000
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3149 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Cheaper: $511 vs $999

  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (79/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi K80 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (79/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (75/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone Air: The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K80 Pro: The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone Air Redmi K80 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2550000 3014660
Geekbench Single 3850 3050
Geekbench Multi 9800 9300
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2736x1260 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3149 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 40W 120W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 141
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 6.0×None×None mm 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 165 g 215 g
Price $999 $511
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2736x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 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 K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
79
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone Air and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone Air Apple A19 Pro
64/100
2550000 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +15.4%
3014660 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Apple iPhone Air by 15.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone Air
$999
Redmi K80 Pro
$511

Price difference: $488. Redmi K80 Pro is cheaper by $488.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi K80 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (79/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (93/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (75/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.