Apple iPhone SE (2024) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Apple iPhone SE (2024) (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Apple iPhone SE (2024) better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8638
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone SE (2024) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (87/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone SE (2024) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- —
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless: 7W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone SE (2024) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 50.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (87/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone SE (2024) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE (2024) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone SE (2024) has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE (2024) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.