Apple iPhone 16 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $447 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,650,000); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 192g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Performance 82
Display 61
Camera 78
Battery 24
Portability 79
Value for money 66
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
  • Lighter: 170g vs 192g
  • Cheaper: $447 vs $825

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1650000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 3100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 7700
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3561 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).

Apple iPhone 16: The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1650000 3569354
Geekbench Single 3100 3310
Geekbench Multi 7700 10070
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 2656x1220
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3561 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 147
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 170 g 192 g
Price $447 $825
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
  • 3561 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 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Apple A18
67/100
1650000 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +53.8%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16
$447
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $378. Apple iPhone 16 is cheaper by $378.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (85/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 82/100).

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

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