Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1199 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 72/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,467,470).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 235g
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1467470
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1199
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $213. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $213 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (100/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (100/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (92/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 20 points (92/100 vs 72/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 83/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.