Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 15 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)28in category
Apple iPhone 17 Air463 PPI #12
Xiaomi Xiaomi 15 Pro521 PPI #1
368 PPI521 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness28in category
Apple iPhone 17 Air3000 nits #8
Xiaomi Xiaomi 15 Pro3200 nits #5
2000 nits4500 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut28in category
Apple iPhone 17 Air100% #1
Xiaomi Xiaomi 15 Pro100% #1
100%100%
Refresh Rate
Apple iPhone 17 Air120 Hz
Xiaomi Xiaomi 15 Pro120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 30cm. The Xiaomi Xiaomi 15 Pro has 11% higher pixel density (521 vs 463 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 17cm.
- Brightness: advantage Apple iPhone 17 Air — The Apple iPhone 17 Air is 25% brighter in SDR (1000 vs 800 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 3000 vs 3200 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Xiaomi Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SDR Brightness | 1000 nits | 800 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:2,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Screen Size | 6.5" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1260×2736 | 1440×3200 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 463 | 521 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 19cm | 17cm |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 3200 nits |
All specifications
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air 2025 | Xiaomi Xiaomi 15 Pro 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.5" | 6.73" (Better) |
| Resolution | 1260×2736 | 1440×3200 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 463 | 521 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 19cm | 17cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 35:76 | 9:20 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| Response Time | 1 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 1000 nits (Better) | 800 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 3200 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:2,000,000 (Better) | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | USB-C | USB-C |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Apple iPhone 17 Air or Xiaomi Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi Xiaomi 15 Pro has 521 PPI compared to 463 PPI for the Apple iPhone 17 Air.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Xiaomi Xiaomi 15 Pro requires 17cm vs 19cm for the Apple iPhone 17 Air to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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