Apple iPhone Air vs Xiaomi 17
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 191g).
Apple iPhone Air
Xiaomi 17
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3566
- Lighter: 165g vs 191g
- Better portability (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 2550000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $709 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (86/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $999 | $709 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Apple iPhone Air by 22.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $290. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $290.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (87/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (94/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (86/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi 17?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Xiaomi 17?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.