Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1059 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,822,701).
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1822701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 3291
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 8136
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $825 vs $1059
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1822701 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3291 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8136 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $1059 | $825 |
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $234. Xiaomi 17 Pro is cheaper by $234.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (84/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.