Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1199 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 72/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,452,754); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 221g).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Better camera (83/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1199
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 10 points higher (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 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 | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $899 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 54.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (83/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (87/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.