Apple iPhone Air vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Civi 1S has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 820,210); the Apple iPhone Air is thinner (5.6mm vs 7.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Xiaomi Civi 1S
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 3012
- Lighter: 165g vs 166g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 55W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Apple iPhone Air scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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 Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 209.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 1S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (73/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.