Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,452,754); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 221g).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17
- Better camera (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $1199
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (63/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $709 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 55.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $490. Xiaomi 17 was $490 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (95/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (87/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (63/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.