Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi 17T
Comparison between Apple iPhone 17 and Xiaomi 17T: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Apple iPhone 17 is the better fit for buyers who prioritize connectivity, performance and long-term support; Xiaomi 17T suits those seeking battery, charging and camera hardware. The iPhone adds Wi-Fi 7 over the Xiaomi’s Wi-Fi 6E and reaches 2,239,708 in AnTuTu versus 2,137,999, while its 7 years of updates exceed the 17T’s 5 years.
The displays are closely matched, but each phone takes a different approach. iPhone 17 combines LTPO OLED with 3,000 nits and weighs 177 g, versus AMOLED, 3,500 nits and 200 g for Xiaomi 17T. The 17T has the larger screen, 6.59″ against 6.3″, and IP69 alongside the iPhone’s IP68; Apple reaches 6 m of depth versus 1.5 m.
Xiaomi 17T pulls ahead on battery and photography: 6,500 mAh and 67 W versus 3,692 mAh and 40 W, plus a telephoto camera and a 50 MP main camera against 48 MP. It also records slow motion at 960 fps, versus 240 fps. iPhone 17 keeps specific advantages with its main camera’s f/1.6 aperture against f/1.7 and its 48 MP ultrawide against 12 MP.
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17 is the better buy for buyers seeking Wi-Fi 7, 7 years of updates and lower weight.
Xiaomi 17T
Xiaomi 17T is the better buy for buyers prioritizing its 6,500 mAh battery, 67 W charging and telephoto camera.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 17 | 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Connectivity | 9.4 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 17, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,239,708
- against 2,137,999
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Weight
- 177 g
- against 200 g
Xiaomi 17T, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 3,692 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,500 nits
- against 3,000 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.26 GHz Best value | 3.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,239,708 Best value | 2,137,999 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,608 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 8,810 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two 4.26 GHz performance cores and four efficiency cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 core, three 3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, and four 2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,803 Best value | 3,563 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Green, Lavender, Pink | Purple, Blue, White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.95 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 149.6 mm | 157.6 mm |
| Weight | 177 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.1 % Best value | 89.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | B |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 3,692 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 67 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h | 65 h 40 min Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.59″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,206 px | 1,268 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,622 px | 2,756 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 480 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 5,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Anti-reflective coating, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, One Billion Colors |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 16 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 5 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17T |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, UWB, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Infrared, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.49 W/kg | 0.998 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.999 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 959 € | — |
| Model numbers | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 | 2602DPT53G, 2602DPT53I |
