Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- DisplayXiaomi 17 Ultra
- PerformanceXiaomi 17 Ultra
- CameraXiaomi 17 Ultra
- Battery and ChargingXiaomi 17 Ultra
- ConnectivityApple iPhone 18 Pro
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 AppleApple iPhone 18 ProNo reviews yet |  XiaomiXiaomi 17 UltraNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Screen Size | 6.3" | 6.9" |
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 4056 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 60 W | 90 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3" | 6.9" |
| Panel | Super Retina XDR OLED | Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2608x1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nit | 3500 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Graphics Processor | Apple 7-core GPU | Adreno GPU |
| RAM | No data | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Manufacturing Technology | No data | 3 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.48–f/4.0 | f/1.67 |
| Ultra Wide | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 4x | 200 MP 75-100mm |
| Telephoto Resolution | 48 MP | No data |
| Front Camera | 18 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 4056 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 60 W | 90 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 211 g | 218.4 g |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | 8.29 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back Surface | No data | Glass |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Dual eSIM | Dual SIM (nano + eSIM) |
| Satellite Connectivity | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP68 |
| Biometrics | Face ID | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | iOS | Android |
| Version | No data | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | No data | Stereo |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on 8 of 11 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.