Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1099 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 79/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 2,590,000).

The Xiaomi 15 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 94
Battery 37
Portability 47
Value for money 70
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money 78
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 2798
  • Lighter: 206g vs 213g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (47/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 2590000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 9988
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 3998 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Cheaper: $771 vs $1099

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 4 points higher (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (80/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Xiaomi 15 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2590000 3001049
Geekbench Single 3895 2798
Geekbench Multi 9988 10104
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 40W 90W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 168
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 18 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 206 g 213 g
Price $1099 $771
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 3998 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
37
battery
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
79/100
2590000 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 +13.7%
3001049 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 13.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
$1099
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771

Price difference: $328. Xiaomi 15 Pro is cheaper by $328.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (94/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (80/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 78/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.