iPhone 17 Pro
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
🏆 Verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the better pick overall by 8.3 points, leading in Charging, Battery and Display. iPhone 17 Pro remains a strong contender elsewhere.
iPhone 17 Pro offers more for the money ($1,099 vs $1,619 at launch).
By category
Performance
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 100 vs 99). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Xiaomi 15 Ultra has more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra's main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP. More pixels help cropping and digital zoom, but final quality depends on sensor size and processing. Xiaomi 15 Ultra zooms further optically (4.3× vs 4×). Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 18 MP).
Battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra's battery is 1,158 mAh larger (5,410 vs 4,252 mAh), about 27% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra charges faster over cable (90W vs 40W). Wireless charging is faster on Xiaomi 15 Ultra (80W vs 25W).
Display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the larger screen (6.73" vs 6.3"). Xiaomi 15 Ultra's screen is sharper (521 vs 458 ppi).
Build & durability
iPhone 17 Pro is 20 g lighter.
Updates
iPhone 17 Pro should get OS updates for longer (6 vs 4 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| iPhone 17 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple A19 Pro | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 12 GB | RAM | 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.3" LTPO OLED | Display | 6.73" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2622×1206 (458 ppi) | Resolution | 3200×1440 (521 ppi) |
| 3,000 nits | Peak brightness | 3,200 nits |
| 48 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 48 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 48 MP · 4× | Telephoto | 200 MP · 4.3× |
| 18 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 4,252 mAh | Battery | 5,410 mAh |
| 40 W | Wired charging | 90 W |
| 25 W | Wireless charging | 80 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 206 g | Weight | 226 g |
| 6 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| $1,099 | Launch price | EUR 1,499 (≈ $1,619) |
| 2025-09 | Released | 2025-02 |
Official source: iPhone 17 Pro · Official source: Xiaomi 15 Ultra
iPhone 17 Pro
Pros
- Light at 206 g
- 6 years of updates
- Lower price ($1,099)
Cons
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (40W)
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Pros
- 16 GB RAM
- 4.3× optical zoom
- 5,410 mAh battery
- 90W charging
- 6.73" screen
Cons
- Heavier (226 g)
- Shorter update window
- Pricier ($1,619)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.