Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 55/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,650,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 154).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 221g vs 226g
- Better design/ergonomics (23/100 vs 17/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1650000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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: $999 vs $1199
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 27 points higher (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (72/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (23/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1650000 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" 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 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Ultra is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (87/100 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 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (72/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (23/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 27 points (82/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 83/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.