Apple iPhone Air vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $999 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 203g
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (96/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1120x2436 | |
| 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 | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- 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 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Apple iPhone Air by 48.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $154. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $154 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (100/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro (96/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.