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Apple iPhone Air vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Choosing between the Apple iPhone Air and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max isn't easy both phones sit in the flagship category and are strong contenders for anyone looking to upgrade their smartphone. Each brings its own mix of performance, camera capability, design, and battery life to the table, making the decision tougher than it seems at first glance. If you're trying to figure out which one deserves a spot in your pocket, here's a detailed head-to-head comparison covering specifications, performance, camera quality, battery life, and pricing, so you can pick the phone that best fits your needs and budget.

Apple iPhone Air

ROM: 256GB / RAM: 8GB

₹93,499

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Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

ROM: 256GB / RAM: 12GB

₹99,999

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Full Specification Comparison

Front Camera

APPLE IPHONE AIR

XIAOMI 18 PRO MAX

Front Camera Details

Camera: Primary | MP: 18 MP | Aperture: f/1.9 | Lens Features: Wide Angle

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Autofocus

Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus

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Flash

Yes, Retina Flash

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Camera Features

Wide Angle Selfie

HDR, panorama

Video Recording

4k @24/25/30/60 fps, Full HD @25/30/60 fps

4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD

Camera

Primary camera

48 MP

200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle), 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 200 MP ƒ/2.4 (Periscope Telephoto), 1/1.56", PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom, 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide), 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF

Front Camera

18 MP

50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle), Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash

Processor

Chipset

Apple A19 Pro

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

Architecture

64 bit

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Fabrication

3 nm

2nm

AnTuTu Score

2,067,200

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Bootup Time

16.0 s

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GFX Score

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Battery Drain

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Heating

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CPU

Hexa Core

Octa Core

GPU

Apple GPU (Five-core graphics)

Adreno

General

Security Updates

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Operating System

iOS v26

Android v17

OS Update

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Custom UI

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HyperOS 4

Sim

Dual SIM

Dual Sim, GSM+GSM

Multimedia

Audio Jack

USB Type-C

Storage

Internal Storage

256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB

256 GB

RAM

8 GB

12 GB

External Storage

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Connectivity

Bluetooth

Yes, v6.0

Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

GPS Facility

Yes

with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC

Battery

Type

Li-ion

Non-Removable Battery

Capacity

3149 mAh

8500 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery

Quick Charging

Yes, 20W Fast Charging, 50% in 30 minutes

Yes, 100W Fast Charging

Battery Life

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Charging Time

1h 35m

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Announced

Indian Release Date

September 19, 2025 (Official)

September 23, 2026

Display

Screen size

6.5 inches (16.51 cm)

6.9 inches

Aspect Ratio

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20:9

Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)

88.69 %

~ 91.6%

Screen Protection

Yes

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Bezel-less Display

Yes

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Pixel Density

460 ppi

~ 418 PPI

Technology

Super Retina XDR OLED

Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B)

Screen resolution

1260x2736 px (FHD+)

1208 x 2624 pixels

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Body

Dimensions

74.7 mm x 156.2 mm x 5.64 mm

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Weight

165 grams

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Build Material

Back: Ceramic Shield 2

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Water Resistance

Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter)

Yes, 6 m upto 30 min

Ruggedness

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Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor

Yes, In Display

Fingerprint Sensor Position

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Other Sensors

Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Compass

Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer

Network Support

SIM Type

SIM1: eSIM, SIM2: eSIM

Nano+Nano SIM

Network Support

5G, 4G

5G, 4G, 3G

VoLTE

Yes

Yes, Dual Stand-By

SIM 1 Bands

5G bands, 4G bands, Expand

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SIM 2 Bands

5G bands, 4G bands, Expand

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Network Bands

5G bands FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N30 / N66, TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N53 / N77 / N78 / N79, 4G bands TD-LTE 3500(band 48) / 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42), FD-LTE 1700(band 66) / 2100(band 1) / 1500(band 32) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 2300(band 30) / 700 (band 12), 5G bands FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N30 / N66 / N70 / N75, TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N53 / N77 / N78 / N79, 4G bands TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42) / 3500(band 48), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 1500(band 32) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 2300(band 30) / 1700(band 66) / 700 (band 12)

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SAR Value

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Wi-Fi

Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be), MIMO

Yes, with wifi-hotspot

Wi-Fi Features

Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot

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Rear Camera Details

Video Recording Features

Dual Video Recording, Slow Motion, Night Time-Lapse, Action Mode, Audio Zoom