Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4352); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,418,085); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 240g).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 21
Battery 38
Portability 39
Value for money 20
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?

  • Overall rating 54/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1418085
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2303
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5725
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4352 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 240g
  • Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $1099

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 21/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 20/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (81/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (63/100 vs 39/100).

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Xiaomi 17
Processor Apple A15 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1418085 3274157
Geekbench Single 2303 3566
Geekbench Multi 5725 10162
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1284x2778 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4352 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 15 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 160.8×78.1×7.7 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 240 g 191 g
Launch price $1099 $709
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
21
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1284x2778
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • 4352 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple A15 Bionic
54/100
1418085 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +56.7%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 56.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
$1099
Xiaomi 17
$709

Launch price difference: $390. Xiaomi 17 was $390 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (95/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (81/100 vs 21/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (87/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (63/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 21/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.