Apple iPhone 17e vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $599 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 59/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 13 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,796,720); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 5311
- Lighter: 163g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $900
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (73/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra scores 15 points higher (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; 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 Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (73/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (83/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $900 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 20.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $301. Apple iPhone 17e was $301 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (90/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (73/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (73/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (83/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.