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Apple iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi 15T
Product A: Apple
116 of 162 known
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Product B: Xiaomi
120 of 162 known
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109 of 154 fields differ
- 74 different values
- 35 known for one only
- 20 the same
- 25 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Peak brightnessA: 1,600nitsB: 3,200nitsXiaomi is 1,600 nits higher.
- Rated battery capacityA: 3,692mAhB: 5,350mAhXiaomi is 1,658 mAh higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 71.5 × 149.6 mm
- BXiaomi: 78 × 163.2 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
Status
Predecessor
Apple iPhone 1617Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_17_vs_apple_iphone_16_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-69917.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena says the iPhone 16 feels a step behind next to its successor, the iPhone 17.
Xiaomi 14T14Reviewsmartzone.de/xiaomi-15t-testRead 7 October 2026Original exact base 15T review introduction explicitly names predecessor (Vorgänger) Xiaomi 14T. The catalog entry xiaomi-14t exists. Only the model relationship is recorded, no German specimen measurements or inaccurate body/CPU cells transferred.
Successor
Not available
Xiaomi 17T16Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-releases-new-premium-smartphone-with-5x-periscope-camera-and-6-500-mAh-battery.1308051.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact May 28, 2026 global base Xiaomi 17T announcement article expressly says direct successor to Xiaomi 15T. The catalog entry xiaomi-17t exists. This records the model relationship only, with no 17T or Pro hardware values transferred.
Launch price (US)
Not available
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Launch price (EU)
Markets
Colours
Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 30 September 2026
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Security updates until
Not available
Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
Not available
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Folded dimensions
Not available
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Weight
Frame
Front
Ceramic Shield 21Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15t/specsRead 7 October 2026
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
MIL-STD-810
Not available
Not available
SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026US: Dual eSIM, not compatible with physical SIM cards2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026SIM Card: nano-SIM/eSIM and support for dual eSIM. Two simultaneous subscriptions total.
Stylus
Not available
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Stylus name
Not available
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
460.3ppi
447ppi
Aspect ratio
Not available
Display type
Display type (as published)
Super Retina XDR1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Touch sampling rate
Not available
Instant touch sampling
Not available
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Peak display brightness (claimed)
Minimum brightness
Colour depth per channel
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
Not available
HDR playback formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Playback: HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
Always-on display
Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
Not available
Not available
Cover screen resolution
Not available
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Cover screen refresh rate
Not available
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Cover screen type
Not available
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Platform
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OS at launch
iOS 262Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026In the Box: iPhone with iOS 264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-debuts-iphone-17Read 30 September 2026
Android 154Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-607966Read 7 October 2026Operating System Q1 expressly first batch Xiaomi HyperOS 2 (Android 15). Maker Security Center shippedVersion Android 15 corroborates. Launch skin remains HyperOS 2 in existing os_skin, current stable update separate.6Maker product pagetrust.mi.com/misrc/updates/phoneRead 7 October 2026Maker Security Center shippedVersion Android 15 corroborates the FAQ answer.
Software
Not available
Latest stable OS (verified)
Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)10Spec databasemiuirom.org/phones/xiaomi-15tRead 7 October 2026Current firmware archive explicitly identifies Xiaomi 15T (goya, model 25069PTEBG) and latest stable HyperOS 3 / Android 16, page updated 2026-09-20 and read 2026-10-07. Europe stable 3.0.310.0.WOEEUXM dated 2026-09-20, Global 3.0.302.0.WOEMIXM dated 2026-09-07, with official Xiaomi package links. Region, version and channel notes do not assert installed firmware on every UK handset. No Android 17 transferred from 15T Pro. No update performed.11Reviewtechradar.com/phones/xiaomi-phones/xiaomi-15t-reviewRead 7 October 2026TechRadar review independently says the Android 16 update was widely available in May 2026, which establishes rollout and not only a download or manual.
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15t/specsRead 7 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPhone 17
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Performance | 4.3 |
| 4 | Efficiency | 2.6 |
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Chip section gives core counts and roles, without clock speeds.14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-17-smartphone-review-The-best-iPhone-of-the-year-is-unbelievably-close-to-an-iPhone-Pro.1129296.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European physical-SIM 8 GB/256 GB A19 phone table gives two P cores at published 4.3 GHz and four E cores at 2.6 GHz. Maker core counts/roles are retained. A19 Pro GPU or clocks are not substituted.
BXiaomi 15T
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortex-A725 | 3.25 |
| 3 | Cortex-A725 | 3 |
| 4 | Cortex-A725 | 2.1 |
Max CPU clock
4.3GHz
3.25GHz
GPU
Apple 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
NPU performance
Not available
Not available
Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Not available
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Not available
Memory card
Not available
Max card size
Not available
Not available
Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AApple iPhone 17
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 48 | 1.6 | 26 | PDAF | Yes | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 48 | 2.2 | 13 | PDAF | Not available | 120° |
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Camera section. Only physical cameras count. Sensor crops labelled optical-quality are excluded. Focus Pixels are phase detection autofocus.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 30 September 2026Camera terminology table defines Focus Pixels as phase-detection autofocus. Physical camera values come from the current model specifications.
BXiaomi 15T
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.7 | 23 | Not available | 1 | PDAF | Yes | Not available | 86.45° | Light Fusion 800 (OVX8000) |
| Telephoto | 50 | 1.9 | 46 | 1/2.76 inch | 0.64 | PDAF | No | 2× | 49° | Samsung S5KJN5SP03 |
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.2 | 15 | 1/2.76 inch | 0.64 | Fixed | No | Not available | 120° | Samsung S5KJN1SQ05-FGX9 |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15t/specsRead 7 October 2026Existing maker f/1.7 and f/1.9 are preserved against more precise FAQ f/1.77 and f/1.98. The UK product page gives the main optical format as 1/1.55 inch while the FAQ says 1/1.56 inch, so the format is omitted. The four-times optical-quality crop is not another physical camera. Sensor names, pitches and fields of view come from the maker FAQ.4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-607966Read 7 October 2026Maker FAQ Camera Q1–Q9 identifies main OVX8000 alongside existing Light Fusion 800 role/name, native 1 µm pitch and 86.45° FOV. New main optical-format cell omitted: exact UK product page says 1/1.55 inch while FAQ says 1/1.56 inch, with no explanation of nominal rounding. Tele Samsung S5KJN5SP03, 1/2.76 inch, native 0.64 µm, 49° FOV. Ultrawide Samsung S5KJN1SQ05-FGX9, 1/2.76 inch and native 0.64 µm, retaining marketed 12 MP output. Exact PhoneArena main/tele PDAF and 2x physical telephoto support. Notebookcheck explicitly says tele/ultrawide lack OIS, consistent with maker EIS inventory. Its main-no-OIS prose contradicts maker and its own table and is excluded. Existing maker f/1.7 and f/1.9 are preserved against more precise FAQ f/1.77 and f/1.98. Four-times optical-quality crop is not another physical camera.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-15T-review-Price-drop-makes-this-Android-smartphone-the-best-deal.1167533.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck explicitly says tele/ultrawide lack OIS, consistent with maker EIS inventory. Its main-no-OIS prose contradicts maker and its own table and is excluded.9Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Xiaomi-15T_id12847Read 7 October 2026PhoneArena shows main and tele PDAF and 2x physical telephoto support.
Number of rear cameras
2
3
Main camera
48MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
2×
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Camera features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Panorama (up to 63MP), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial photos, 48MP macro photography1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
Dynamic shot, Leica Dual Style, Motion capture, Motion tracking focus, Fastshot, Pro mode, Long exposure, Time-lapse4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-607966Read 7 October 2026Maker Camera Function Support List Q3 exact rear features. Named subset recorded without assigning Pro-only periscope, image processing or unknown region-specific AI gallery tools.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 17
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BXiaomi 15T
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 960 |
| 1280 | 720 | 960 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
Log recording
Not available
Video recording codecs
Not available
Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Not available
Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPhone 17
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 18 | 1.9 | PDAF |
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Front Camera section. Focus Pixels autofocus, resolution and aperture. Undocumented sensor size and focal length removed.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 30 September 2026Focus Pixels is phase-detection autofocus. Current front-camera hardware comes from the model spec sheet.
BXiaomi 15T
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2.2 | 21 | 1/3.44 inch | 0.64 | Fixed | Samsung S5KKDS |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15t/specsRead 7 October 2026Exact Xiaomi 15T front 32 MP, f/2.2, 21 mm equivalent. Autofocus technology is not published.4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-607966Read 7 October 2026Maker Camera Q21–Q23 explicitly Samsung S5KKDS, 1/3.44 inch, 0.64 um, FF. Exact manufacturer spelling preserved, no guessed KD1/KD5 substitution. Existing 32 MP/f2.2/21 mm retained. Front EIS does not by itself prove no OIS.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 17
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
BXiaomi 15T
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
| 1280 | 720 | 120 |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15t/specsRead 7 October 2026Exact UK ordinary front recording table gives 4K30, 1080p60 and 720p30. The separate maker FAQ Camera Function Support List Q2 explicitly adds front 1080p120 and 720p120 slow-motion capture, which supply the highest-rate cells. Not a default Camera UI rate claim.4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-607966Read 7 October 2026Exact Camera Function Support List Q2 expressly lists front-camera slow motion at 1280 x 720 and 1920 x 1080, both 120 captured fps. These highest stated front recording rates include slow motion, separate from ordinary 720p30/1080p60 Camera recording. 4K30 remains unchanged. No rear 960-mode native-capture inference.
Front autofocus
Yes
No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15t/specsRead 7 October 2026
Microphones
Not available
Not available
Network
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Network
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
3G bands
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15t/specsRead 7 October 2026
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 531Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026US page lists model A3258 only. Other models from the UK, Canada and China pages2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026Cellular and Wireless for A3520.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B32, B66, B71, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15t/specsRead 7 October 2026
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n791Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026US page lists model A3258 only2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026Cellular and Wireless for A3520.
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n75, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15t/specsRead 7 October 2026NR n-prefixed bands from exact UK international specification. No China/India regional union.
5G modes
Not available
5G mmWave
Maximum modem download rate
Not available
Not available
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, LHDC 2.0, LHDC 3.0, LHDC 4.0, LHDC 5.0, LC3, MIHC4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-607966Read 7 October 2026Wireless Communication Q14 explicitly device Bluetooth HD audio protocol list. Stored codec names SBC/AAC/aptX/LDAC/LHDC2/3/4/5/LC3/MIHC as published. ASHA recorded separately as hearing-aid streaming protocol. Auracast is broadcast feature, not a codec. No aptX HD/Adaptive from generic chip or reviewer 12/512 list, since maker does not list those here. aptX Lossless explicitly unsupported.15Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-561856Read 7 October 2026This maker definition explicitly says MIHC is an audio codec. It defines the acronym only. Actual 15T support is independently stated by exact 15T FAQ KA-607966 Wireless Q14. No POCO device capability is transferred to 15T.
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
GPS (L1+L5), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou, QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15t/specsRead 7 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Connector
USB data standard
USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Not available
Face unlock
Sensors
Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass, Flicker sensor, Color temperature sensor1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15t/specsRead 7 October 2026
Extra buttons
Action button, Camera Control1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 20266Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 30 September 2026Action button, Camera Control
Not available
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
5,350mAh4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-607966Read 7 October 2026Battery Q1 expressly dual-cell rated 5350 mAh and typical 5500 mAh. Stored maker published whole-phone rated capacity, without dividing by two or assuming cell wiring. EPREL exact 25069PTEBG same 5350 rated corroborates. Pack-equivalent dual-cell claim identified, no per-cell energy calculation.7Regulatory filingeprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2387432_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026EPREL for 25069PTEBG lists the same 5350 mAh rated capacity.
Battery capacity (typical)
Not available
Rated battery energy
Not available
Not available
Battery type
Claimed battery life
AApple iPhone 17
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 30 |
| Video streaming | 27 |
BXiaomi 15T
Not availableMaximum wired charging power (claimed)
Not available
Wired charging standards
Xiaomi HyperCharge, USB PD 3.0, USB PD 2.0, USB PPS, Xiaomi MI FC 2.01Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15t/specsRead 7 October 20264Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-607966Read 7 October 2026Battery Q4 adds PPS and MI FC2.0 to existing HyperCharge/PD2/PD3. No QC or UFCS, expressly excluded by maker.
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Not available
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
Not available
Wireless standards
MagSafe, Qi2, Qi1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25W. Qi from the compare page6Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 30 September 2026MagSafe, Qi2, and Qi wireless charging
Not available
Built-in alignment magnets
Not available
Reverse wireless output power
Not available
Not available
Reverse wired
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
Not available
Not available
Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Not available
Geekbench multi-core
Not available
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Not available
Display brightness (measured)
Not available
PWM dimming (measured)
Not available
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
Not available
Not available
Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available
Not available
EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR head (US)
Not available
Not available
SAR body (US)
Not available
Not available
SAR head (EU)
Not available
SAR body (EU)
Not available
Hearing aid compatibility
Hearing Aid Compatible1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. No older M/T numerical rating is inferred.
ASHA hearing-aid streaming support4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-607966Read 7 October 2026Wireless Q14 names ASHA and Q18 supports hearing-aid connection. This text identifies ASHA hearing-aid streaming protocol only, not a numeric M/T acoustic/inductive HAC rating or conversational gain.
In the box
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In the box
iPhone with iOS 27, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026US page lists iPhone with iOS 27, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026Current In the Box list, September 30 2026. Current shipped iOS does not change os_at_launch.
Mobile Phone, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card, Desiccant1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15t/specsRead 7 October 2026
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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