Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Critics score the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 90 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 89 out of 100, from 10 and 5 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Apple iPhone 17 Pro higher, 2 scored the Xiaomi 17 Ultra higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 1 point ahead.
Image: AppleApple iPhone 17 Pro
Praised for: battery life (6 of 10), performance (5 of 10), sound (3 of 10)
Criticised for: software and app (2 of 10), price (2 of 10)
The catch: It costs more after a price increase, with modest gains over the 16 Pro.
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Image: XiaomiXiaomi 17 Ultra
Praised for: performance (3 of 5), picture quality (2 of 5), battery life (2 of 5)
Criticised for: size and weight (2 of 5)
The catch: It is bulky, and subject tracking and video are weaker.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Reviews | 95 | 80 | +15 |
| TechRadar | 95 | 90 | +5 |
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 90 | same |
| Android Central | 90 | 95 | -5 |
| Tech Advisor | 80 | 90 | -10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro minus the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Critics rate the Apple iPhone 17 Pro higher: 90 against 89. 5 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Apple iPhone 17 Pro higher, 2 scored the Xiaomi 17 Ultra higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 1 point ahead.
Do critics agree about the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 96. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 95.