Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,452,754).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 221g vs 224g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 3942923 | |
| 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 | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 6800 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $892 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $307. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $307 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (83/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.