Apple iPhone 17e vs Xiaomi 17
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 191g).
Apple iPhone 17e
Xiaomi 17
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3566
- Lighter: 163g vs 191g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $709
- Better portability (83/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9454
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (86/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $599 | $709 |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Apple iPhone 17e by 34.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $110. Apple iPhone 17e is cheaper by $110.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (87/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (83/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Xiaomi 17?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Xiaomi 17?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.