Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Xiaomi 17
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus (2023) runs on the Apple A16 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 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4383); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,626,008).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Xiaomi 17
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Plus better?
- Overall rating 67/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4383 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $899
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Plus — 46/100, 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 15 Plus (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Apple iPhone 15 Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4383 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 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 17 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- 4383 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- 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 15 Plus and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 49.9% 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 15 Plus (95/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (87/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Apple iPhone 15 Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and the Xiaomi 17?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Plus over the Xiaomi 17?
The Apple iPhone 15 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.