Apple iPhone Air vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $999 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Xiaomi 15S Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 8431
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $999
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 82/100; 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 15S Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (77/100 vs 26/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- 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 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO 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 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Apple iPhone Air by 15.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $239. Xiaomi 15S Pro was $239 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (77/100 vs 26/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.