Apple iPhone Duo vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Duo (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 $1999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4883); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 3,551,073); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably lighter (226g vs 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Overall rating 72/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4883 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 226g vs 254g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1999
- Better camera (93/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, 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 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (93/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (40/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 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 | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Duo
- 4883 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 Duo and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Apple iPhone Duo by 1.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $1000 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 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (93/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (80/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (40/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Duo — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.