Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, 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 70/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3274); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,467,470); the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (187g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 224g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1467470
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7599
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3274 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 17 points higher (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro — 50/100, 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 15 Pro (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (83/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2969 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7599 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3274 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.6×70.6×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- 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 15 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 3274 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro by 62.8% 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 15 Pro (98/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 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) and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (83/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.