Xiaomi
Xiaomi 16 Ultra 512GB (Black)
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 · 512GB · Black
94
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
iPhone 17 Pro wins by 2
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro
A19 Pro · 6.3″ LTPO · Titanium
96
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xiaomi 16 Ultra 512GB (Black) lands at 94 and iPhone 17 Pro at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Xiaomi 16 Ultra 512GB (Black) if…
- ✓Current-gen flagship chipset
- ✓Competitive price-performance
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 17 Pro if…
- ✓A19 Pro in a compact flagship
- ✓Improved 6× telephoto
- ✓Best single-core CPU shipping
Xiaomi 16 Ultra 512GB (Black) 94
vs 96 iPhone 17 Pro
Score breakdown
Xiaomi 16 Ultra 512GB (Black)
94 cpu 95
gpu 94
camera 94
battery 92
display 95
design 94
iPhone 17 Pro
96 cpu 100
gpu 96
camera 96
battery 86
display 94
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xiaomi 16 Ultra 512GB (Black) | iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| Storage | ▲ 512GB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2026 | — |
| Display | — | 6.3″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2622×1206 |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Battery | — | 3900 mAh |
| Charging | — | 45W wired, 30W MagSafe |
| OS | — | iOS 19 |
Xiaomi 16 Ultra 512GB (Black)
Pros
- +Current-gen flagship chipset
- +Competitive price-performance
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
iPhone 17 Pro
Pros
- +A19 Pro in a compact flagship
- +Improved 6× telephoto
- +Best single-core CPU shipping
Cons
- −12 GB RAM still tight for aggressive AI
- −Charging conservative
- −Pro tax over iPhone 17 Air
FAQ: Xiaomi 16 Ultra 512GB (Black) vs iPhone 17 Pro
Which is better, Xiaomi 16 Ultra 512GB (Black) or iPhone 17 Pro? +
iPhone 17 Pro scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xiaomi 16 Ultra 512GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,699, Xiaomi 16 Ultra 512GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 17 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Xiaomi 16 Ultra 512GB (Black) or iPhone 17 Pro 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.