Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,650,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 154).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Overall rating 55/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1650000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 219g vs 221g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 23/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (26/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1650000 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 58.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (92/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (82/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (26/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.