Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 62/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,890,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 161).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Overall rating 62/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1890000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 226g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1199
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (17/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 20 points higher (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (17/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 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 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 47.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Ultra is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (87/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (72/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (17/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 20 points (82/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.