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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 65/100 (a 17-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 (3,182,664 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 3293
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 86/100)
- 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 17 points higher (82/100 vs 65/100). 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 86/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 38.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).
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 17 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 65/100, 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 86/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.