Apple iPhone 17 Air vs POCO X5 Pro

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Apple iPhone 17 Air

86/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

Xiaomi · 2023

POCO X5 Pro

86/ 100

Launch MSRP$299 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS POCO X5 Pro BETTER THAN Apple iPhone 17 Air?

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Apple iPhone 17 Air

POCO X5 ProWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Apple iPhone	POCO X5	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	3,149 mAh	5,000 mAh	+5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	Standard	67W	67W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	108 MP	108 MP
Screen Display Size	6.5"	6.67"	6.67"
Chassis Weight	N/A	181g	181g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Apple iPhone 17 Air:

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.5" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy POCO X5 Pro:

✓818g lighter chassis (181g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9700 lower launch MSRP ($299 vs $9999)
✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+1,851 mAh more capacity)

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Apple iPhone 17 Air	POCO X5 Pro
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Air Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED / OLED display	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.5"	6.67"
Resolution & Density	N/A	2400x1080 (395 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	900 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 POCO X5 Pro Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	Apple A19 Pro	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	iOS 18	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	1024 GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 POCO X5 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, 50MP Main + Depth Sensor	108 MP, f/1.9, Samsung HM2
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	8 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP	16 MP, f/2.45
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 POCO X5 Pro Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	N/A	162.9 x 76 x 7.9 mm
Weight	N/A	181 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP53
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Air Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	3,149 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	67W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	5.1
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	$299

Editorial Lab Verdict

POCO X5 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.3/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, POCO X5 Pro ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Apple iPhone 17 Air:

More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB

When to choose POCO X5 Pro:

Higher overall BeastScore: 86.3 vs top rival 86.0 · Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+1,851 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPhone 17 Air vs POCO X5 Pro

Which is better: Apple iPhone 17 Air or POCO X5 Pro?

POCO X5 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 86.3/100 compared to Apple iPhone 17 Air (86.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 86.3 vs top rival 86.0 and Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+1,851 mAh more).