Apple iPhone Air vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $790 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 219g).
Apple iPhone Air
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 8358
- Lighter: 165g vs 219g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $300 vs $790
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 26/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Apple iPhone Air scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (80/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (96/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $790 | $300 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Apple iPhone Air by 6.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $490. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $490.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (73/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (80/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (96/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.