Apple iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 192g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Performance 90
Display 85
Camera 49
Battery 29
Portability 73
Value for money 46
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3310
  • Lighter: 177g vs 192g
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $825

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2450000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 8810
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3692 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (84/100 vs 46/100).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2450000 3569354
Geekbench Single 3608 3310
Geekbench Multi 8810 10070
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3692 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 177 g 192 g
Price $799 $825
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
29
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
67/100
2450000 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +31.4%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 by 31.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17
$799
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $26. Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper by $26.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (81/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (84/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (84/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 49/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 90/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.