Apple iPhone 14 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 14 (2022) 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 $799 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3279); 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 14 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 14 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $986
- Better portability (78/100 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 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 (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). 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 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 — 36/100, 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 14 (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 | 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" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 8500 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 14 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 14 by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $187. Apple iPhone 14 was $187 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (82/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (100/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (92/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 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 14 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 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.