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 76/100 (a 11-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 (3,950,082 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $892
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 86/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 11 points higher (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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) and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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 45.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $93. Apple iPhone 17 was $93 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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) and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
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, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.