Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 65/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,413,275).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 73
Battery 20
Portability 60
Value for money 40

Xiaomi 17T Pro

Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76

What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 204g vs 205g

  • Better camera (73/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1413275
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2315
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5753
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3095 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 17 points higher (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro leads (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 13 Pro Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Apple A15 Bionic MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1413275 3182664
Geekbench Single 2315 3293
Geekbench Multi 5753 10243
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1170x2532 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3095 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 141 —
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm —
Weight 204 g 205 g
Launch price $999 $899

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

  • Main: 12MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1170x2532
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

  • 3095 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
20
battery

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple A15 Bionic
65/100
1413275 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +55.6%
3182664 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 55.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

$999

Xiaomi 17T Pro

$899

Launch price difference: $100. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (93/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (87/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

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

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

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

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 63/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 75/100).

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

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