Category Breakdown
Camera
18 Pro
Main sensor resolution (200 MP)
WinsBattery
18 Pro
Battery capacity (7,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
18 Pro
Wired charging speed (100W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 17
AnTuTu benchmark (2,109,773 pts)
WinsDisplay
18 Pro
Screen size (6.4")
WinsWeight
iPhone 17
Total weight (177g)
WinsValue
iPhone 17
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 17 | 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.3" | 6.4" | |
| 1,206 × 2,622 | 1,120 × 2,436 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 2,160Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 4,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| — | 3.2x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A19 (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| 2,109,773 | — | |
| 9,360 | — | |
| 4,803 | — | |
| 8 GB | 16 GB | |
| 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 3,692 mAh | 7,000 mAh | |
| 40W | 100W | |
| 25W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 177g | 203g | |
| 8mm | 8.5mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi 18 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 17
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi 18 Pro
Highest resolution main camera.