Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1099 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 79/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 2,590,000); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 206g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Xiaomi 17
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3566
- Better camera (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 2590000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9988
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 191g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $709 vs $1099
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 8 points higher (87/100 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 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $709 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $390. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $390.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (87/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (63/100 vs 47/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
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?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.