Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $999 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 235g
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3095 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $13. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $13 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (100/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (92/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.