Apple iPhone Air vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP/18MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+200MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3149mAh, 20W | 6000mAh, 90W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black | Black, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2025 | March 11, 2026 | ||
| Availability | September 19, 2025 | March 13, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,19,900 | ₹1,39,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2736 pixels | 2608 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 416 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 3500 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Weight | 165 grams | 218.4 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield 2 | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | ||
| Back | Ceramic | Silicon Polymer | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield 2 | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 840 |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Action Mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-lapse | Auto Supermoon, Cinematic Mode, Documents Mode, EIS, Fastshot Mode, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Long Exposure, OIS, Optical Zoom, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, RAW Capture Support, Super Macro | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording | 4-Mic array, Dolby Vision, Log Video, Movie Mode, Night Video Recording, Pro Video Mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 200 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence | AI Assistant, AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Interpreter, AI Photo Enhancements, AI Scene recognition, AI Search, AI Speech Recognition, AI Translation, AI Writing, Circle to Search, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Front Camera Resolution | 18 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Videos | AI Face Unlock, Auto Focus, EIS, Face unlock, Palm shutter, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Time Lapse, Video Teleprompter |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Capacity | 3149 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 90 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Electronic Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
