Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro (2022) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,626,008); the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Pro better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 224g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Pro — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (83/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1179x2556 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.4 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1179x2556
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
- 3200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Apple iPhone 14 Pro by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $107. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $107 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (83/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 77/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.