Apple iPhone 17e vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 59/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 192g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Performance 89
Display 61
Camera 34
Battery 21
Portability 83
Value for money 30
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3310
  • Lighter: 163g vs 192g
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $825

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2156126
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9454
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 27 points higher (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 30/100).

Apple iPhone 17e: The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 17e Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2156126 3569354
Geekbench Single 3692 3310
Geekbench Multi 9454 10070
Display 6.1" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 2656x1220
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3600 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 19 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 163 g 192 g
Price $599 $825
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 24MP
34
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
21
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17e Apple A19
59/100
2156126 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +39.6%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17e by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17e
$599
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $226. Apple iPhone 17e is cheaper by $226.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (81/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 21/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 89/100).

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

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