Apple iPhone Air vs Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 has the bigger battery (5165 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9287
- Lighter: 165g vs 199g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 5165 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $830 vs $999
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, the Apple iPhone Air scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (56/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 — 62/100; 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 Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 (96/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1224x2912 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5165 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 166.9×73.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $830 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2912
- 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 Mix Flip 2
- 5165 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads Apple iPhone Air by 18.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $169. Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 was $169 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 (73/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (56/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 (96/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.