Apple iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi 17

The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 2,450,000).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Performance 90
Display 85
Camera 49
Battery 29
Portability 73
Value for money 46
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3566
  • Lighter: 177g vs 191g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 2450000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 8810
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3692 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Cheaper: $709 vs $799

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 46/100).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2450000 3274157
Geekbench Single 3608 3566
Geekbench Multi 8810 10162
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3692 mAh 7000 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
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 177 g 191 g
Price $799 $709
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • 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
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
29
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
67/100
2450000 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +25.2%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Apple iPhone 17 by 25.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17
$799
Xiaomi 17
$709

Price difference: $90. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $90.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (87/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 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?

The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

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

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

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

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

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