Apple
iPhone Air
A19 Pro · 6.5″ OLED · 5.64 mm thin
92
/ 100
From $999
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 Air 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 Air if…
- ✓A19 Pro chip in a 5.64 mm chassis
- ✓165 g — light in hand
- ✓Up to 27 hours of video playback
Pick Xiaomi 15 Ultra if…
- ✓1-inch LYT-900 main sensor
- ✓Leica tuning on every camera
- ✓90W + 80W wireless charging
iPhone Air 92
vs 92 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Score breakdown
iPhone Air
92 cpu 97
gpu 94
camera 86
battery 76
display 92
design 100
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
92 cpu 96
gpu 96
camera 98
battery 92
display 94
design 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone Air | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5″ OLED, 2736×1260 | ▲ 6.73″ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200×1440 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro chip (6-core CPU) | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 GB – 1 TB |
| Battery (video) | Up to 27 hours | — |
| Charging | 50% in 30 min with 20W adapter; MagSafe up to 20W | ▲ 90W wired, 80W wireless |
| OS | iOS 26 | HyperOS 2 / Android 15 |
| Weight | 165 g | — |
| Thickness | 5.64 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) | — |
| RAM | — | 12/16 GB |
| Rear camera | — | 50 MP 1″ + 50 MP 3× + 50 MP 4.3× periscope + 50 MP UW |
| Battery | — | 6000 mAh |
iPhone Air
Pros
- +A19 Pro chip in a 5.64 mm chassis
- +165 g — light in hand
- +Up to 27 hours of video playback
Cons
- −Single rear camera
- −No telephoto
- −Wired charging tops out around the 20W-adapter class
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 Air vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Which is better, iPhone Air or Xiaomi 15 Ultra? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone Air worth the price? +
At $999, iPhone Air delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in design.
Is Xiaomi 15 Ultra worth the price? +
At $1,499, Xiaomi 15 Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.
Does iPhone Air 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.