Apple iPhone Air vs Xiaomi 13
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 13 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $999 and $640. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 69/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 13 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,743,949); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone Air has the stronger camera (141 vs 130); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Xiaomi 13
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1743949
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 5311
- Lighter: 165g vs 189g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $640 vs $999
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Xiaomi 13, the Apple iPhone Air scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 leads (57/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Xiaomi 13 — 52/100; 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 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi 13 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (57/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (96/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1743949 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 130 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $640 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- 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
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Xiaomi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Xiaomi 13 by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $359. Xiaomi 13 was $359 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi 13 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (57/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (96/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 13?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Xiaomi 13 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi 13?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 13 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 13?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 13?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Xiaomi 13?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 13 is a better fit for active users.