Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China)
Verdict
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores higher in 4 of 6 sections (camera, performance, connectivity & features and display), while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) leads in design & durability and battery.
The biggest difference is camera: 95 vs 12 points.
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is the newer model, announced 2 months after the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China).
Choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for camera and performance; choose the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) for design & durability and battery.
- iPhone 18 Pro leads in 19 fields
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) leads in 6 fields
- 11 ties
36 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | iPhone 18 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 99 | 48 |
| Camera | 95 | 12 |
| Battery | 72 | 76 |
| Display | 96 | 90 |
| Design & durability | 80 | 88 |
| Connectivity & features | 84 | 56 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- iPhone 18 Pro: 100/100(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 30/100
- Chipset
- iPhone 18 Pro: Apple A20 Pro
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
- RAM (max)
- iPhone 18 Pro: 12 GB
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 12 GB
- Storage (max)
- iPhone 18 Pro: 2 TB
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 512 GB
- Process node
- iPhone 18 Pro: 2 nm
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 4 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- iPhone 18 Pro: 48 MP
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 50 MP
- Main sensor size
- iPhone 18 Pro: 1/1.28″(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 1/2.76″
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): No
- Ultra-wide camera
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): No
- Telephoto camera
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): No
- Periscope lens
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): No
- Optical zoom
- iPhone 18 Pro: 4×(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): No
- Video recording
- iPhone 18 Pro: 4K 120 fps(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 1080p
- Front camera
- iPhone 18 Pro: 18 MP(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 8 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): No
Battery
- Battery capacity
- iPhone 18 Pro: 4056 mAh
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 9000 mAh(Better)
- Battery endurance (EU label)
- iPhone 18 Pro: 52:00 h
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Unknown
- EU label cycles
- iPhone 18 Pro: 1000
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Unknown
- Wired charging
- iPhone 18 Pro: Unknown
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 67 W
- Wireless charging
- iPhone 18 Pro: 25 W(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): No
- Reverse charging
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Yes
- Reverse charging type
- iPhone 18 Pro: Wired
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Wired
Display
- Screen size
- iPhone 18 Pro: 6.3″
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 6.83″
- Panel type
- iPhone 18 Pro: LTPO OLED(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): OLED
- Refresh rate
- iPhone 18 Pro: 120 Hz
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- iPhone 18 Pro: 460 ppi(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 447 ppi
- Peak brightness
- iPhone 18 Pro: 3000 nits
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 3500 nits(Better)
- Resolution
- iPhone 18 Pro: 1206x2622
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 1280x2772
- Screen protection
- iPhone 18 Pro: Ceramic Shield 2
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Design & durability
- Weight
- iPhone 18 Pro: 211 g(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 226 g
- Thickness
- iPhone 18 Pro: 8.8 mm
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 8.5 mm(Better)
- Dust & water resistance
- iPhone 18 Pro: IP68
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): IP68 + IP69(Better)
- Back material
- iPhone 18 Pro: Aluminum
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Unknown
- Frame material
- iPhone 18 Pro: Aluminum
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Unknown
- EU repairability class
- iPhone 18 Pro: C
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Unknown
- EU drop resistance class
- iPhone 18 Pro: B
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Unknown
- EU energy class
- iPhone 18 Pro: A
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Unknown
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Yes
- Wi-Fi
- iPhone 18 Pro: Wi-Fi 7(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- iPhone 18 Pro: 6.0(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 5.1
- USB speed
- iPhone 18 Pro: USB 3.x(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): USB 2.0
- USB port
- iPhone 18 Pro: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): USB-C 2.0
- DisplayPort output
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): No
- NFC
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Yes
- eSIM
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): No
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): No
- Satellite connectivity
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): No
- Stereo speakers
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- iPhone 18 Pro: No
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): No
- Fingerprint reader
- iPhone 18 Pro: None
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Under display (optical)(Better)
- 3D face unlock
- iPhone 18 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): No
- Infrared blaster
- iPhone 18 Pro: No
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Yes(Better)
- FM radio
- iPhone 18 Pro: No
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): No
- microSD slot
- iPhone 18 Pro: No
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): No
- Card slot
- iPhone 18 Pro: No
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): No
General
- Operating system
- iPhone 18 Pro: iOS 27
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): Android 16
- Launch price
- iPhone 18 Pro: $ 1,439.00
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): About 210 EUR
- Year
- iPhone 18 Pro: 2026
- Redmi Note 17 Pro (China): 2026
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| — | iPhone 18 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 106 - A3714 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71, 106 - A3472 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71, 106 - A3713 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 106 - A3715 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3714 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3472 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3713 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3715 | 1, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2026, September 09 | 2026, July 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 18 | Available. Released 2026, July 14 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in) | 163.5 x 78.3 x 8.5 mm (6.44 x 3.08 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 211 g (7.44 oz) | 226 g (7.97 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | – |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; China) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Manufacturer-rated water-resistance (up to 2m for 72 hours) Drop resistant up to 3m |
| Display | ||
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, 3500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.83 inches, 114.5 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 Anti-reflective coating | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | iOS 27, upgradable to iOS 27.2 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) | Qualcomm SM6435-AA Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) | Adreno |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM NVMe | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM UFS 2.2 - 128GB only UFS 3.1 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | – |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 1080p@30fps |
| Dual | – | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 8 MP, (wide) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 | – |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | – | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (ultrasonic) |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4056 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 4288 mAh - eSIM only model* | Si/C Li-Ion 9000 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired * eSIM only model battery capacity is officially unconfirmed | 67W wired, PD3.0 22.5W reverse wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy | Black, Purple, Blue, White |
| Models | A3714, A3472, A3713, A3715, iPhone19,2 | 2607DRA18C |
| Price | $ 1,439.00 / € 1,439.00 / £ 1,199.00 / ₹ 164,900 | About 210 EUR |
| EU LABEL | ||
| Energy | Class A | – |
| Battery | 52:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | – |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | – |
| Repairability | Class C | – |