Apple iPhone Air vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $999 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3715
- Lighter: 165g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1639
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (96/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- 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 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Apple iPhone Air by 51.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Apple iPhone Air was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (75/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (96/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.