Apple iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $799 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 67/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 205g).
Apple iPhone 17
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3228
- Lighter: 177g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $899
- Better portability (73/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 15 points higher (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (76/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $799 | $899 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 by 23.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (87/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (73/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (76/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.