Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3274); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,467,470).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 192g
- Better camera (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1467470
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 7599
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3274 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro — 50/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (84/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2969 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7599 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3274 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.6×70.6×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 3274 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro by 58.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $174. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (95/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (84/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.