Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 69/100 vs 5/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 64 points (69/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 94
Battery 21
Design 42
Value for money 34
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 64 points higher (69/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Processor Apple A19 Pro
AnTuTu 2590000
Geekbench Single 3895
Geekbench Multi 9988
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 466x466
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh
Charging 40W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 168
Main camera 48 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm
Weight 206 g
Price $1099
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
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
21
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
$1099
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (71/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (94/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (21/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 64 points (69/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.