Apple iPhone Air vs Xiaomi 15
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $635. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 leads — 82/100 vs 75/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 has the bigger battery (5240 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 is faster in AnTuTu (2,914,100 vs 2,538,751); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 15 has the stronger camera (147 vs 141); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Xiaomi 15
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3092
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9147
- Lighter: 165g vs 191g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2914100 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 5240 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $635 vs $999
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Xiaomi 15, the Xiaomi 15 scores 7 points higher (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 leads (77/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Xiaomi 15 — 78/100; 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 and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 (96/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2914100 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3092 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9147 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5240 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 147 | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $635 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- 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 15
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- 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 15
- 5240 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Xiaomi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 leads Apple iPhone Air by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $364. Xiaomi 15 was $364 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (77/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 (96/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 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 Xiaomi 15?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 15 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Xiaomi 15?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.