Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Apple iPhone Air
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Beebom Score
79
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A19 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+200MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | 48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5410mAh, 90W | 3149mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A19 Pro | ||
| Display | 6.73", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+200MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | 48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5410mAh, 90W | 3149mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Build Quality and Main Camera | Software and Design | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Build Quality and Main Camera | Software and Design |
General
| Colors | Silver Chrome | Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 11, 2025 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 03, 2025 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,999 | ₹1,19,900 | ||
| Colors | Silver Chrome | Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black | ||
| Launch | March 11, 2025 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 03, 2025 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,999 | ₹1,19,900 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.73 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 2736 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 522 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.73 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 2736 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 522 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Weight | 229 grams | 165 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Xiaomi Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Ceramic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield 2 | |||
| Weight | 229 grams | 165 grams | ||
| Front | Xiaomi Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Ceramic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield 2 |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | A19 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | A19 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 200 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | |||
| Features | Colour Spectrum Sensor, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Leica Branded Lenses, Panorama | 3D (spatial) Audio, Action Mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-lapse | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit rec., Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR | 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 200 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | |||
| Features | Colour Spectrum Sensor, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Leica Branded Lenses, Panorama | 3D (spatial) Audio, Action Mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-lapse | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit rec., Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR | 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Videos | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 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 | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 18 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Videos | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 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 |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Capacity | 5410 mAh | 3149 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 90 W | 20 W | ||
| Capacity | 5410 mAh | 3149 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 90 W | 20 W |
Memory
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | |||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| Bluetooth | 6 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| Bluetooth | 6 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant, Xiaomi AISP 2.0, Xiaomi Hyper AI Suite | Apple Intelligence | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Two-way Satellite Communication, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant, Xiaomi AISP 2.0, Xiaomi Hyper AI Suite | Apple Intelligence | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Two-way Satellite Communication, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
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