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; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-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 (3,600,724 vs 1,467,470); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 154).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 226g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1467470
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 (97/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). 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 (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 59.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (97/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
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 (80/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
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 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
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 (97/100 vs 79/100).
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 active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.