Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 79/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3310
- Better camera (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9988
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 192g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $1099
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 7 points higher (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (64/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 28.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $274. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $274 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (84/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (64/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.