Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,870,000).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Performance 85
Display 85
Camera 86
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 58
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3310

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1870000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 8300
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3582 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 199g
  • Cheaper: $825 vs $999

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 85/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (84/100 vs 58/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
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, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1870000 3569354
Geekbench Single 3400 3310
Geekbench Multi 8300 10070
Display 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3582 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 157
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 192 g
Price $999 $825
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple A18 Pro
73/100
1870000 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +47.6%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 47.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
$999
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $174. Xiaomi 17 Pro is cheaper by $174.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (84/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (84/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 85/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.