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iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi 13T

WINNER
iPhone 17

Apple

iPhone 17

$799

65.6Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 13T

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13T

$649

54.4Inno Score
72.9Performance36.3
65.6Display66.8
53.2Camera53
55.1Battery58.4
89.3Features78.7
9 spec wins — iPhone 176 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 17 wins this phone face-off, 65.6 to 54.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+37) and features (+11). Xiaomi 13T still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 17

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 36
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 79
  • 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
  • 188% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,600 vs 1,250
  • 126% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,800 vs 3,900

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T

  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 55
  • 68% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 40 W
  • 35% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 3,692 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 11% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 18 MP
  • Lower launch price: $649 vs $799

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 17 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone 17Xiaomi 13T
Screen size6.3 ″6.67 ″+6%
Panel typeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED
Resolution1206x26222712x1220
Pixel density460 ppi+3%446 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness3,000 nits+15%2,600 nits
Screen-to-body90.9 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 17 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone 17Xiaomi 13T
ChipsetApple A19MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
AnTuTu 101,900,000+107%Top 13%920,000Top 55%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,600+188%Top 3%1,250Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,800+126%Top 7%3,900Top 51%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options256/512GB256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 17 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone 17Xiaomi 13T
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.9
Ultra-wide48 MP+300%12 MP
Telephoto50 MP
Optical zoom2 x2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera18 MP20 MP+11%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 17 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone 17Xiaomi 13T
Capacity3,692 mAh5,000 mAh+35%
Wired charging40 W67 W+68%
Wireless charging25 W
Active use endurance12 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 17 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone 17Xiaomi 13T
Weight177 g+10%197 g
Thickness8 mm+6%8.5 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 17 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone 17Xiaomi 13T
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth6.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 17 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone 17Xiaomi 13T
OS at launchiOS 26Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge6 years+50%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 17 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone 17Xiaomi 13T
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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