Apple iPhone 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3349); 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 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $892
- Better portability (78/100 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 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). 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 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 — 44/100, 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 (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (83/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (78/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | 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 | 2556x1179 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Apple iPhone 15 by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $93. Apple iPhone 15 was $93 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (81/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (83/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (78/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 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 15 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 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.