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).
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 203g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1418085
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2303
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5725
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 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)
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).
| 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 |
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2778x1284
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 4323 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 14 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 14 Plus was $100 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.