Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB) vs Apple iPhone Air (1TB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 vs Apple iPhone Air phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/12/2025 7:51 PM, updated: 9/14/2025 8:16 AM

Compare Apple iPhone Air X Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

29Points Apple iPhone Air (1TB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1260x2736

48
MP

18mp

12GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3149
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone Air (1TB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	vs	29 Advantages Apple iPhone Air (1TB)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3149 mAh
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+4.26GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256GB (245GB available)	vs	+1TB (960GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)12% Lighter
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+5.6 millimeters (0.22 inches)38% Thinner
Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	vs	+Titanium frame, glass front and backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+LTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1260x2736 pixels48% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+463 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.99"	vs	+6.5"9% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 48MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches86% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)25% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 18MP + 0.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
18W	vs	+30W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+6.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 6.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	iPhone Air (1TB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	iPhone Air (1TB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mix 2 MDE5 (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo	iPhone 17 Air (A3260, A3517, A3518)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Apple
Release date	9/1/2017	9/19/2025, Announced: 9/9/2025
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	5.6 millimeters (0.22 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 151.8 millimeters (2.97 x 5.98 in)	74.7 x 156.2 millimeters (2.94 x 6.15 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	Titanium frame, glass front and back Back: Ceramic Shield
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	iPhone Air (1TB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	5.99" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1260x2736 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	463 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Ceramic Shield 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1000nits[typ], 3000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	iPhone Air (1TB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	iOS 26
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	iPhone Air (1TB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Apple A19 Pro (3nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.26GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.2GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	A19 Pro GPU (5-core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 2000993 (v10) Geekbench: 9682 (v6.5)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	iPhone Air (1TB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	256GB (245GB available) eMMC 5.1	1TB (960GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	iPhone Air (1TB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A3517 (International): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 53, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3260 (USA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3518 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	A3517 (International): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3260 (USA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3518 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	iPhone Air (1TB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	48 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization on both cameras
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision (60fps)
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	iPhone Air (1TB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	(dual front camera) 18 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5184x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	iPhone Air (1TB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	iPhone Air (1TB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	6.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	iPhone Air (1TB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	iPhone Air (1TB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3149 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	30W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	25W Qi2 wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	iPhone Air (1TB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • MIUI 9 • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • 720p@120fps slow motion • Miracast	• Colors: Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (256GB)	iPhone Air (1TB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered