Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1099 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 54/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4352); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,418,085); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 240g).
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Better portability (39/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1418085
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2303
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 5725
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4352 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 225g vs 240g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1099
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 31 points higher (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 20/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1418085 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2303 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5725 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1284x2778 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4352 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.7 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1284x2778
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 4352 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 53.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Xiaomi 15 Ultra was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (87/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.