Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Xiaomi 17
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 63/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4323); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,413,275).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Xiaomi 17
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Plus better?
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4323 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $899
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 24 points higher (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Plus — 38/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Apple iPhone 14 Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2778x1284 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2778x1284
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 4323 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $190. Xiaomi 17 was $190 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (95/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (87/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Apple iPhone 14 Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 24 points (87/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and the Xiaomi 17?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Plus over the Xiaomi 17?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.