Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4352); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,413,275); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 141).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?
- Overall rating 67/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4352 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 226g vs 240g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1099
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 44/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" 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) | 141 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1284x2778
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 4352 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 61.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (93/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.