Apple iPhone 14 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Apple iPhone 14 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,418,085); the Apple iPhone 14 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 219g).
Apple iPhone 14
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 172g vs 219g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1418085
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2303
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5725
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 — 34/100, 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 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1418085 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2303 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5725 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 14
- Main: 12MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 14
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 14
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 14 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Apple iPhone 14 by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (81/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (90/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (90/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 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.