Apple iPhone Air vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $999 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 13 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,796,720); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone Air has the stronger camera (141 vs 140); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 5311
- Lighter: 165g vs 227g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $900 vs $999
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Apple iPhone Air scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 73/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (73/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (96/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 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 | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $900 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP 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
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- 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
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 41.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Xiaomi 13 Ultra was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 73/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (73/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (96/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Xiaomi 13 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.