Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 64/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,822,701); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 26 points (90/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Performance 84
Display 90
Camera 34
Battery 47
Portability 61
Value for money 40
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 219g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1822701
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3291
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8136
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4674 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Plus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1822701 3998145
Geekbench Single 3291 3640
Geekbench Multi 8136 11033
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 1200x2608
Refresh rate 2160 Hz
Battery 4674 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 219 g
Price $1059
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 4674 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple A18
64/100
1822701 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +54.4%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 54.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
$1059
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (87/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (89/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 26 points (90/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 84/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.