Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1059 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 64/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,822,701).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Performance 84
Display 90
Camera 34
Battery 47
Portability 61
Value for money 40
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3291 vs 3228
  • Lighter: 199g vs 205g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1822701
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 8136
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4674 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Cheaper: $899 vs $1059

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 18 points higher (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Plus Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Apple A18 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1822701 3207005
Geekbench Single 3291 3228
Geekbench Multi 8136 9553
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 2772x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4674 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 199 g 205 g
Price $1059 $899
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 4674 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple A18
64/100
1822701 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +43.2%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 43.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
$1059
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $160. Xiaomi 17T Pro is cheaper by $160.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (63/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (87/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 84/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.