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).

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Performance 90
Display 85
Camera 49
Battery 29
Portability 73
Value for money 46
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money 78
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2798
  • Lighter: 177g vs 213g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
29
battery
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
67/100
2450000 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 +18.4%
3001049 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 by 18.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17
$799
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771

Price difference: $28. Xiaomi 15 Pro is cheaper by $28.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.