Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 59/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,870,000); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 25 points (84/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Performance 53
Display 100
Camera 86
Battery 7
Design 51
Value for money 41
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1870000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8300
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3582 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $999

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 7/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 25 points higher (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (83/100 vs 7/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 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 Pro Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1870000 3654776
Geekbench Single 3400 3640
Geekbench Multi 8300 11033
Display 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3582 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 157
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 219 g
Price $999 $799
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
7
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple A18 Pro
59/100
1870000 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +48.8%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
$999
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (88/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (83/100 vs 7/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (51/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 25 points (84/100 vs 59/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 53/100).

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

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