Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone Air vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Comparison between Apple iPhone Air and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone Air, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone Air | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.9 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Connectivity | 9.4 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone Air, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,095,100
- against 841,707
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,210 mAh
- against 3,149 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,500 nits
- against 3,000 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, IP69K
- against IP68
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 20 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone Air | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 812 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.26 GHz Best value | 2.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,095,100 Best value | 841,707 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,895 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 9,746 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core processor with two cores at 4.26 GHz and four cores at 2.60 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 1,190 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone Air | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Blue | Black, Purple, Blue, Green, White |
| Body Thickness | 5.6 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Body Height | 156.2 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 165 g Best value | 229.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % Best value | 89.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Titanium Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69, IP69K Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone Air | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,149 mAh | 9,210 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 40 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 20 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone Air | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,260 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,736 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 447 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5, Anti-reflective coating, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, 120Hz | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, 3840Hz PWM |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone Air | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone Air | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | iPhone Air | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 26 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone Air | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual eSIM, eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, UWB, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Satellite Connectivity, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.49 W/kg | 0.945 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.49 W/kg | 0.982 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 2,800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone Air | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone Air | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,219 € | — |
| Model numbers | iPhone18,4, A3517, A3260, A3518, A3516 | 2609FRA74G |
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