In September 2025, Apple launched the iPhone 17 series and Xiaomi unveiled 15T series. Among them Pro versions are grabbing the attention. Both phones are destined for users seeking a premium flagship experience. The iPhone 17 Pro starts at $1,099 for the 256GB storage option and Xiaomi sets the price for its 15T Pro at €799 for the 12GB/256GB option. You can see how they compare on design, performance, camera, and especially value below. Let us know which one you would choose.
The iPhone 17 Pro utilizes a single-piece aluminum frame, which gives it a light and cool experience. The glass is protected by Ceramic Shield 2 and, as far as the display, is a 6.3-inch OLED with a resolution of 2622×1206, and ProMotion allows for a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Xiaomi 15T Pro has a very slim 8mm body and covers the device with Gorilla Glass 7i over a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display. The Xiaomi’s screen refreshes at 144Hz which was a smoother scroll. Both are rated at IP68.
The iPhone 17 Pro uses the A19 Pro chip and is incredibly fast with AI and gaming. It has 12GB RAM to help with multitasking. iOS 26 will receive software updates for at least seven years. The Xiaomi 15T Pro uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+.
The phone will also be able to use up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM. Xiaomi introduces HyperOS 3 which runs on top of Android 15 and will easily provide multi AI tools alongside the Android experience. iPhone wins in ecosystem benefit while Xiaomi edges it in raw speed.
The iPhone 17 Pro utilizes a triple 48MP configuration. The main camera utilizes a Fusion camera sensor that is capable of high-detail photography. There is a 12MP ultra-wide and a telephoto that zooms 5x. The front-facing camera is 12MP and can shoot in 4k. The Xiaomi 15T Pro utilizes a Leica-tuned 50MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto with optical zoom at 5x, a 12MP ultra-wide, and a 32MP selfie camera. The iPhone 17 Pro lends itself to great portrait photography while the Xiaomi 15T Pro adds more versatility.
The iPhone 17 Pro battery can last a full day. It has a battery capacity of 3988mAh and supports wireless charging though there is no 90W wired option available. The Xiaomi 15T Pro has a pack with a higher battery capacity of 5,500mAh but has 90W wired and 50W wireless easily and recharges faster than the iPhone 17 Pro, while both endure heavy usage.
The iPhone 17 Pro starts at $1,099 (approx. ₹91,500) for the basic model while the 1TB variant is priced at $1,599 (approx. ₹1,33,000). Xiaomi 15T Pro however, starts at €799 (approx. ₹71,000) for 256GB; the 1TB variant is €899 (approx. ₹79,800). There is a premium price tag with the iPhone, while Xiaomi has the better price. Both devices are available globally at the moment.
The iPhone 17 Pro appeals to people who are loyal to Apple. Software and build quality are superior with the iPhone 17 Pro. The Xiaomi 15T Pro is the winner here with its affordability, integrate power as well as zoom for a better price. The choice is clear if someone prefers seamless quality from Apple vs the affordable choice of Xiaomi.
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