Apple iPhone Air vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 75/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 205g).
Apple iPhone Air
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9553
- Lighter: 165g vs 205g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 7 points higher (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 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 | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $999 | $899 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Apple iPhone Air by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Xiaomi 17T Pro is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (87/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (94/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro 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 17T Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.