Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Apple iPhone 14 Plus (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4323); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,418,085); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 133); the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is noticeably lighter (203g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Performance 75
Display 61
Camera 67
Battery 37
Portability 59
Value for money 38
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 203g vs 226g
  • Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1418085
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2303
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5725
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4323 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). 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 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Plus — 38/100, 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 14 Plus (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (80/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).

Apple iPhone 14 Plus: The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 14 Plus 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 6.7" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2778x1284 3200x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4323 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 133 166
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 160.8×78.1×7.8 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 203 g 226 g
Launch price $899 $999
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
  • Main: 12MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2778x1284
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
  • 4323 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
37
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 14 Plus Apple A15 Bionic
63/100
1418085 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +60.5%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
$899
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999

Launch price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 14 Plus was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (96/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (89/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (93/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (80/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 14 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 67/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 14 Plus 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.