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).

The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 8 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 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3566

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
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 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
79/100
2590000 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +20.9%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
$1099
Xiaomi 17
$709

Price difference: $390. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $390.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.