Apple iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is the cheaper of the two at $449 versus $799, a difference of about $350. 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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is praised for striking 200 mp main camera with ois. 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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+ if…
- →Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- →Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- →Blazing 120W HyperCharge
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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Pros
- Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- Blazing 120W HyperCharge
- IP68 dust and water resistance — rare at this price
Cons
- Mid-tier Dimensity 7200 Ultra is not flagship-fast
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are weak
- No wireless charging
- MIUI bloatware out of the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 19 | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield 2 | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 147 x 71 x 7.8 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| Front camera | 24 MP, f/1.9, Center Stage | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | — | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 6-core | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | 5-core GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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