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).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Performance 84
Display 90
Camera 34
Battery 47
Portability 61
Value for money 40
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?

  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 4674 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple A18
64/100
1822701 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +48.9%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
$1059
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $234. Xiaomi 17 Pro is cheaper by $234.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.