Apple iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 224g).
Apple iPhone 17
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 177g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $892
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (83/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (73/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $892 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Apple iPhone 17 by 45.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $93. Apple iPhone 17 was $93 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (83/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (73/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.