Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus (2023) runs on the Apple A16 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 — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4383); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,626,008); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 145); the Apple iPhone 15 Plus is noticeably lighter (201g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Plus better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4383 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Plus — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4383 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 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 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 4383 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 54.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 15 Plus was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (97/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (89/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (93/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (80/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 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.