Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 72/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 1,452,754).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2798
- Better camera (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 213g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $771 vs $1199
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 11 points higher (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $771 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 51.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $428. Xiaomi 15 Pro was $428 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (80/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.