Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,413,275); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 141); the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 73
Battery 20
Portability 60
Value for money 40

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 204g vs 219g

  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1413275
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2315
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5753
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3095 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).

Apple iPhone 13 Pro: The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Apple A15 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1413275 3998145
Geekbench Single 2315 3639
Geekbench Multi 5753 11047
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1170x2532 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3095 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 141 159
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 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 204 g 219 g
Launch price $999 $999

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

  • Main: 12MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1170x2532
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

  • 3095 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
20
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple A15 Bionic
65/100
1413275 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +64.7%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

$999

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (89/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).

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

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