Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,418,085).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 21
Battery 20
Portability 60
Value for money 16
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?

  • Overall rating 52/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1418085
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2303
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 5725
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3095 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 204g
  • Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $999

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 21/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 16/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (81/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (84/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).

Apple iPhone 13 Pro: The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 13 Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Apple A15 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1418085 3569354
Geekbench Single 2303 3310
Geekbench Multi 5725 10070
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1170x2532 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3095 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 15 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 204 g 192 g
Launch price $999 $825
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
21
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1170x2532
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
  • 3095 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
20
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple A15 Bionic
52/100
1418085 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +60.3%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 60.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
$999
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Launch price difference: $174. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $174 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (95/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (81/100 vs 21/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (84/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 21/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.