Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4323); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,628,541); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 240g).
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1628541
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2630
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6744
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4323 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 219g vs 240g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max — 52/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; 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 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1628541 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2630 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6744 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.4 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×77.6×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 240 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- 4323 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Xiaomi 17 Max was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (97/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (90/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 77/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.