Apple iPhone Air vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,550,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 141); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 219g).
Apple iPhone Air
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3640
- Lighter: 165g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2550000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 9/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (93/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $999 | $999 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone Air by 36.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (82/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (93/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.