Xiaomi is openly pitting its flagship phones against Apple’s iPhone lineup, promising sharper cameras, longer battery life and 100W fast charging at a fraction of the cost. The Xiaomi 15 undercuts the iPhone 16 by about 30% while delivering a two‑day battery. Upcoming Xiaomi 17 models claim Geekbench scores that beat the iPhone 17 Pro, plus new features like a Magic Back Screen. Analysts see this as a direct China‑US tech clash, with Xiaomi betting on hardware value over ecosystem lock‑in.