Apple iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 67/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 213g).
Apple iPhone 17
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2798
- Lighter: 177g vs 213g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $771 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 16 points higher (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (78/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $799 | $771 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 by 18.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $28. Xiaomi 15 Pro is cheaper by $28.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (80/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (73/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.