Xiaomi 17 Series Benchmarks Surpass iPhone 17 Pro: A New Milestone in Performance
On September 18, 2025, the performance benchmarks of the Xiaomi 17 series have garnered significant attention, with the latest scores revealing a remarkable achievement. According to the latest benchmarks on Geekbench, the Xiaomi 17 series has achieved a single-core score of 3,812 and a multi-core score of 11,993. This is a notable milestone, as it surpasses the performance of the iPhone 17 Pro series, which has a single-core score of 4,019 and a multi-core score of 11,054.
The Rise of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5
The impressive performance of the Xiaomi 17 series is largely attributed to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 processor. This processor features a unique "2+6" all-big-core architecture, with two Oryon v2 super-large cores clocked at 4.61 GHz and six large cores at 3.63 GHz. The GPU, Adreno 840, has also been upgraded with 16 MB of independent cache, and the total L2+L3 cache has been increased from 24 MB to 32 MB.
Future Performance Expectations
There are further expectations for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5. Reports suggest that the processor's performance could be pushed even higher, potentially reaching a single-core score of over 4,000 and a multi-core score of over 12,000. This would solidify its position as a top-tier processor, outperforming Apple's A19 Pro.
Market Impact and Release
The Xiaomi 17 series is set to be the first to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 processor, with an official release and launch expected in the coming week. This will give Xiaomi a significant edge in the market, as the second device to feature this processor is not expected until after the National Day holiday.
Direct Competition with iPhone 17 Series
The timing of the Xiaomi 17 series launch is particularly noteworthy. With the iPhone 17 series set to go on sale this Friday, the Xiaomi 17 series is expected to launch and go on sale simultaneously. This will make the Xiaomi 17 series the only direct competitor to Apple's flagship devices in the straight-board smartphone market.
