Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 52/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,418,085); the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 35 points (87/100 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 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 224g

  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1418085
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2303
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5725
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3095 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $999

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 21/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 35 points higher (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 16/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (83/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (60/100 vs 42/100).

Apple iPhone 13 Pro: The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China)
Processor Apple A15 Bionic Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1418085 3942923
Geekbench Single 2303 3640
Geekbench Multi 5725 11033
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1170x2532 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3095 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 20W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 200 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 204 g 224 g
Launch price $999 $892
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
21
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1170x2532
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
  • 3095 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
20
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple A15 Bionic
52/100
1418085 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +64.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 64.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
$999
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $107. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $107 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (87/100 vs 21/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (83/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (60/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 35 points (87/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 21/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

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