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 65/100 (a 22-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 (3,950,082 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
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: 3950082 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5753
- 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 73/100)
- 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 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). 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 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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) is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| 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/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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) is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
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 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
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 65/100, 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 73/100).
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.