Apple iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi 14T Pro
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 and Xiaomi 14T Pro sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi 14T Pro is the cheaper of the two at $649 versus $799, a difference of about $150. The Apple iPhone 17 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 17 stands out for a19 chip with improved efficiency, while Xiaomi 14T Pro is praised for 120w charging fills the 5000 mah battery in about 19 minutes. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 17 if…
- →A19 chip with improved efficiency
- →Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- →48MP main camera with improved processing
Buy the Xiaomi 14T Pro if…
- →120W charging fills the 5000 mAh battery in about 19 minutes
- →Dimensity 9300+ provides top-tier flagship performance
- →Leica-tuned triple camera with excellent color science
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17
Pros
- A19 chip with improved efficiency
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- 48MP main camera with improved processing
- ProMotion 120Hz display
Cons
- Still only 27W wired charging
- No telephoto lens
- 8GB RAM vs 12GB on Pro models
Xiaomi 14T Pro
Pros
- 120W charging fills the 5000 mAh battery in about 19 minutes
- Dimensity 9300+ provides top-tier flagship performance
- Leica-tuned triple camera with excellent color science
- 144Hz AMOLED display with 4000-nit peak brightness
- IP68 water resistance and 50W wireless charging
Cons
- 209 g is moderately heavy
- HyperOS includes some bloatware and ads in certain regions
- 2.6x telephoto is shorter than 5x periscope competitors
- MediaTek Dimensity chipsets have less developer optimization than Snapdragon
- Limited availability in some Western markets
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 19 | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 147 x 71 x 7.8 mm | 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.39 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Light Fusion 900 sensor |
| Front camera | 24 MP, f/1.9, Center Stage | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2.6x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 4000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 6-core | Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | 5-core GPU | Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
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