Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro (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 $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,626,008).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Pro better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 219g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). 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 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Pro — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro 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 (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1179x2556 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 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 | 147.5×71.5×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1179x2556
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
- 3200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Apple iPhone 14 Pro by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Max was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (97/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro 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 (90/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro 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 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 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro 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.