Apple
iPhone 17 Air 2TB (Deep Blue)
A19 · 2TB · Deep Blue
92
/ 100
From $1,449
VS
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Snapdragon 8 Elite · Leica · 1-inch sensor
92
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 17 Air 2TB (Deep Blue) lands at 92 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 17 Air 2TB (Deep Blue) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Pick Xiaomi 15 Ultra if…
- ✓1-inch LYT-900 main sensor
- ✓Leica tuning on every camera
- ✓90W + 80W wireless charging
iPhone 17 Air 2TB (Deep Blue) 92
vs 92 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Score breakdown
iPhone 17 Air 2TB (Deep Blue)
92 cpu 93
gpu 92
camera 91
battery 86
display 90
design 93
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
92 cpu 96
gpu 96
camera 98
battery 92
display 94
design 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 17 Air 2TB (Deep Blue) | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Storage | 2TB | ▲ 256 GB – 1 TB |
| Color | Deep Blue | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| OS | iOS 19 | HyperOS 2 / Android 15 |
| Display | — | 6.73″ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200×1440 |
| RAM | — | 12/16 GB |
| Rear camera | — | 50 MP 1″ + 50 MP 3× + 50 MP 4.3× periscope + 50 MP UW |
| Battery | — | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | — | 90W wired, 80W wireless |
iPhone 17 Air 2TB (Deep Blue)
Pros
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Pros
- +1-inch LYT-900 main sensor
- +Leica tuning on every camera
- +90W + 80W wireless charging
Cons
- −Limited US availability
- −HyperOS still maturing
- −Large and heavy
FAQ: iPhone 17 Air 2TB (Deep Blue) vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Which is better, iPhone 17 Air 2TB (Deep Blue) or Xiaomi 15 Ultra? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 17 Air 2TB (Deep Blue) worth the price? +
At $1,449, iPhone 17 Air 2TB (Deep Blue) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.
Is Xiaomi 15 Ultra worth the price? +
At $1,499, Xiaomi 15 Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.
Does iPhone 17 Air 2TB (Deep Blue) or Xiaomi 15 Ultra last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.