Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,418,085); the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 226g).
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 204g vs 226g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1418085
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2303
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5725
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3095 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 16/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (93/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1418085 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2303 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5725 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (93/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (80/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.