Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 72/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,452,754); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the stronger camera (159 vs 154); the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 221g vs 225g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 13 points higher (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 82/100; 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 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 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 | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- 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 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 52.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 15 Ultra was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (80/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.