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 (3,274,157 vs 1,418,085).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 24 points (87/100 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Plus better?

  • Overall rating 63/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1418085
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2303
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5725
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4323 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • 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 — 86/100; 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 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).

Apple iPhone 14 Plus: The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor Apple A15 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1418085 3274157
Geekbench Single 2303 3566
Geekbench Multi 5725 10162
Display 6.7" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2778x1284 2656x1200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4323 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 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
67
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2778x1284
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
  • 4323 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
37
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 14 Plus Apple A15 Bionic
63/100
1418085 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +56.7%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 56.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
$899
Xiaomi 17
$709

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.