Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $1199 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 72/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,452,754).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2746
- Better camera (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $1199
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 12 points higher (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (77/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 8431 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $760 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 51.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $439. Xiaomi 15S Pro was $439 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (77/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.