Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,870,000).

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1870000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 8300
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3582 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 199g
  • Cheaper: $709 vs $999

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 85/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (86/100 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: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1870000 3274157
Geekbench Single 3400 3566
Geekbench Multi 8300 10162
Display 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3582 mAh 7000 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
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 199 g 191 g
Price $999 $709
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • 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
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple A18 Pro
73/100
1870000 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +42.9%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
$999
Xiaomi 17
$709

Price difference: $290. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $290.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (87/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (86/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

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?

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

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

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