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).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Performance 90
Display 85
Camera 49
Battery 29
Portability 73
Value for money 46
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3228
  • Lighter: 177g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $899

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
29
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
67/100
2450000 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +23.6%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 by 23.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17
$799
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper by $100.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.