Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 11i

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads — 55/100 vs 34/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 21 points (55/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Performance 42
Display 100
Camera 83
Battery 27
Design 23
Value for money 27
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?

  • Higher performance (42/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (83/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4441 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 207g vs 221g

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (41/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Xiaomi 11i
Processor Apple A17 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 1650000
Geekbench Single 2900
Geekbench Multi 7200
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2796x1290 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4441 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 27W 67W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 154
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 17 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 221 g 207 g
Price $1199
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
83
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2796x1290
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • 4441 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
27
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
$1199
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (42/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (83/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (51/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (41/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 21 points (55/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 11i?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on performance (42/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.