Apple
iPhone 17
A19 · 6.3″ OLED · ProMotion 120 Hz
92
/ 100
From $799
VS
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Snapdragon 8 Elite · Leica · 1-inch sensor
92
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 17 lands at 92 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 17 if…
- ✓A19 chip with 6-core CPU
- ✓ProMotion 120 Hz on a non-Pro iPhone
- ✓Up to 30 hours of video playback
Pick Xiaomi 15 Ultra if…
- ✓1-inch LYT-900 main sensor
- ✓Leica tuning on every camera
- ✓90W + 80W wireless charging
iPhone 17 92
vs 92 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Score breakdown
iPhone 17
92 cpu 94
gpu 91
camera 88
battery 88
display 92
design 90
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
92 cpu 96
gpu 96
camera 98
battery 92
display 94
design 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 17 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3″ OLED, 2622×1206 at 460 ppi, ProMotion 120 Hz | ▲ 6.73″ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200×1440 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 chip (6-core CPU) | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB | 256 GB – 1 TB |
| Battery (video) | Up to 30 hours | — |
| Charging | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W | ▲ 90W wired, 80W wireless |
| OS | iOS 26 | HyperOS 2 / Android 15 |
| Weight | 177 g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) | — |
| RAM | — | 12/16 GB |
| Rear camera | — | 50 MP 1″ + 50 MP 3× + 50 MP 4.3× periscope + 50 MP UW |
| Battery | — | 6000 mAh |
iPhone 17
Pros
- +A19 chip with 6-core CPU
- +ProMotion 120 Hz on a non-Pro iPhone
- +Up to 30 hours of video playback
Cons
- −No telephoto
- −Two storage tiers only (256/512 GB)
- −Charging needs 40W+ adapter for the headline 50%-in-20-min claim
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Pros
- +1-inch LYT-900 main sensor
- +Leica tuning on every camera
- +90W + 80W wireless charging
Cons
- −Limited US availability
- −HyperOS still maturing
- −Large and heavy
FAQ: iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Which is better, iPhone 17 or Xiaomi 15 Ultra? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 17 worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 17 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.
Is Xiaomi 15 Ultra worth the price? +
At $1,499, Xiaomi 15 Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.
Does iPhone 17 or Xiaomi 15 Ultra last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.