Apple iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi 11i

The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 54/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 750,481); the Apple iPhone 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 207g).

The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 17

Performance 88
Display 85
Camera 86
Battery 29
Portability 73
Value for money 66

Xiaomi 11i

Performance 51
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 2318
  • Lighter: 177g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Xiaomi 11i better?

  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 3692 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 29/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (73/100 vs 52/100).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 17 Xiaomi 11i
Processor Apple A19 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 2156126 750481
Geekbench Single 3608 936
Geekbench Multi 8810 2318
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3692 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 40W 67W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 157 —
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 26 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 177 g 207 g
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 17

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera

Xiaomi 11i

  • Main: 108MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 17

  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Xiaomi 11i

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 17

  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
29
battery

Xiaomi 11i

  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Xiaomi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
76/100
2156126 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 11i MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
54/100 -187.3%
750481 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 leads Xiaomi 11i by 187.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 17

$799

Xiaomi 11i

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (88/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (86/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (56/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (73/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Xiaomi 11i?

The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.