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).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3310
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 47.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $174. Xiaomi 17 Pro is cheaper by $174.
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).
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.