Apple iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 (2025) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 55/100 vs 5/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Apple iPhone 17
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 50 points higher (55/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | iOS 26 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | — | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (43/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (78/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 50 points (55/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.