Both Apple iPhone Air and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone Air has better resolution of 2736 x 1260 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1080 x 2392. Apple iPhone Air has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Apple iPhone Air | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 96900 | Rs. 24930 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 09, 2025. The cost of Apple iPhone Air is Rs. 96900. The launch Date of the second phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 24930.
Apple iPhone Air has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. Apple iPhone Air has OLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.9% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.7%. Apple iPhone Air has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Apple iPhone Air has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone Air's 48 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone Air's 18 MP Front Camera.
Apple iPhone Air has version 26 iOS Operating System where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has version 15 Android Operating System.
| Name | Apple iPhone Air | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | iPhone 17 AIr | MZB0NT3IN, Note 15 SE 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | September 09, 2025 | April 02, 2026 |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 26, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | REDMI Note 15 SE 5G / Adapter / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool / Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.7 x 156.2 x 5.6 mm | 75.42 x 164 x 7.82 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 182 g |
| Colors | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue | Crimson Reserve, Frosted White, Carbon Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super Retina XDR Display (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 1260 x 2736 pixels | 6.77 inches, 2392 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.9% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 2 | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 1,000 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,600 Nits Peak Brightness (Hdr); 3,000 Nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor); 1 Nit Minimum Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Features | Super Retina XDR Display, 16.63 Cm (6.5″) (Diagonal) All‑screen Oled Display, 2736x1260‑pixel Resolution At 460 Ppi, Dynamic Island, Always-on Display, Promotion Technology With Adaptive Refresh Rates Up To 120hz, Hdr Display, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), Anti-reflective Coating, Support For Display Of Multiple Languages And Characters Simultaneously | Contrast ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 Wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, 16000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | 5G NSA: n1|n3|n40|n78, 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi Protocol: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi | 5GHz Wi-Fi Supports Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 141 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC), Digital compass, Wi‑Fi, Cellular, iBeacon micro-location | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face Id, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic Compass | IR Blaster | Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | AI Erase, AI Bokeh, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, Gemini. Circle to Search |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP65 + IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Apple C1X Cellular Modem, Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip | IP65/IP66 Water & Dust Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certification, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/2.88", 1.22μm 4in1 Super Pixel5P lens, f/1.8 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | IMX904 | Light Fusion 400 |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom Up to 10x, Customisable Default Lens (Fusion Main), Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart Hdr 5, Next-generation Portraits With Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting With Six Effects, Night Mode, Panorama (Up to 63mp), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Advanced Red‑eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging, Image Formats Captured: Heif and Jpeg | HDR, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 18 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) IMX914 Retina Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 1/4" Sensor Size, 4P lens Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v26 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | Hexa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| Fabrication Node | 3nm | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3149 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5800 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 45W Turbo Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 20W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours | |