Apple iPhone Air vs Redmi Note 13R

The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 29/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 205g).

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R by 35 points (64/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 9
Design 93
Value for money 41
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 165g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 3149 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Apple iPhone Air scores 35 points higher (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (41/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (41/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone Air: The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users.
Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone Air Redmi Note 13R
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 2550000
Geekbench Single 3850
Geekbench Multi 9800
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2736x1260 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3149 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 40W 33W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 141
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 6.0×None×None mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 165 g 205 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2736x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • 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 Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone Air
$999
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (70/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (73/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (41/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (93/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R by 35 points (64/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Redmi Note 13R?

The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.