Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 77/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,890,000); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17
- Better camera (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1890000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $709 vs $1199
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 10 points higher (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (86/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 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 18 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $709 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 42.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $490. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $490.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (87/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (63/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (86/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power 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.