Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 3,434,654); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the stronger camera (172 vs 166); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (211g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047
- Lighter: 211g vs 226g
- Better camera (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 78/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 172 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro by 6.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.