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Reviewers rate the Apple iPhone 17 higher: 86 against 79 for the Xiaomi 15T Pro.
Reviewers agree · 11 reviews
Suits buyers who want a Pro-level 120Hz screen, long battery life and 256GB storage at $799 without paying for Pro models. The trade-offs are no telephoto lens, weaker zoom, and AI features that reviewers find underwhelming.
Some disagreement · 8 reviews
Suits buyers wanting flagship-level performance, a strong telephoto camera and long battery life at a lower price. Trade-offs include a weak ultrawide camera, HyperOS bloatware, a large, heavy body, and software update concerns.
| Measure | Apple iPhone 17 | Xiaomi 15T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 86 | 79 |
3 publications have scored both phones. Each gave the two the same score.
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Xiaomi 15T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Launch price (USD) | $799 | $871 |
| Launch price (UK) | £799 | £649 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €949 | €799 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Display | 6.3″ | 6.8″ |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto lens | No | Yes |
| Battery | 3,682 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 40 W | 90 W |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 177 g | 210 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Software updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.