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The Final Choice: Xiaomi 15T vs Apple iPhone 17 – Which Deserves Your Purchase?
Xiaomi 15T
VS
Apple iPhone 17
Specifications
Xiaomi 15T
VS
Apple iPhone 17
Build Quality
| Device Height | 163.2 mm (6.43 inches) | 149.6 mm (5.89 inches) |
| Device Width | 78 mm (3.07 inches) | 71.5 mm (2.81 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.5 mm (0.3 inches) | 8 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 194 g (6.84 oz) | 177 g (6.24 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Plastic | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Gray, Rose Gold | White, Black, Blue, Green, Purple |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | No |
| Display Coverage | 89.9% | 91.1% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | Apple A19 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 3250 MHz | 4260 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 2.1 GHz: Cortex-A725- 3 cores at 3 GHz: Cortex-A725- 1 core at 3.25 GHz: Cortex-A725 | - 4 cores at 2.6 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.26 GHz: Everest |
| Level 3 Cache | 6 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | MediaTek NPU 880 | Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Mali-G720 MP7 | Apple A19 GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1300 MHz | 1620 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 896 | 640 |
| Computational Performance | ~2329.6 GFLOPS | ~2073.6 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.1 | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | iOS 26 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
| Read-Only Memory | HyperOS 3.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 11:09 hr | 09:21 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 14:55 hr | 19:24 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 125 hr | 109 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Optical, 2x | Digital |
| Camera Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Ultrawide: 12 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Ultrawide: 48 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 32 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 6560 x 4928 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 21 mm | 23 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung KD1S5KKD1 | Sony IMX914 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.44" (≈ 0.29 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 0.64 micron | 1 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Optical |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | eSIM |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 2/3/5/8 | |
| 3G Network Support | WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8/6/19 | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66/71 | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $650 | $799 |
| Sensor List | - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 93 | 91 |
| Camera Rating | 87* | 91* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 70 | 98 |
| Battery Rating | 88 | 77 |
| Connectivity Rating | 83 | 93 |
| Overall Review Score | 84* | 90* |
Phone Price Comparison
Xiaomi 15T
$650.00 USD
EUR
546.39
INR
58,996.60
NGN
884,672.69
JPY
101,502.05
MYR
2,557.43
CNY
4,504.18
ZAR
10,344.62
RUB
50,139.77
GBP
475.67
CHF
499.53
Apple iPhone 17
$799.00 USD
EUR
671.64
INR
72,520.44
NGN
1,087,466.89
JPY
124,769.44
MYR
3,143.67
CNY
5,536.67
ZAR
12,715.93
RUB
61,633.34
GBP
584.71
CHF
614.03
