Apple iPhone 16 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,822,701); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 224g).
Apple iPhone 16
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 170g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $892
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1822701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 48/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (83/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (79/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1822701 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $892 |
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Apple iPhone 16 by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $93. Apple iPhone 16 was $93 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (81/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (83/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (79/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.