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).

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Performance 79
Display 85
Camera 83
Battery 41
Portability 43
Value for money 54
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money 78
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2798

  • Better camera (83/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
83
camera
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2796x1290
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • 4441 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Apple A17 Pro
72/100
1452754 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 +51.6%
3001049 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 51.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
$1199
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771

Launch price difference: $428. Xiaomi 15 Pro was $428 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.