Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 59/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,870,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 157); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1870000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 7/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (82/100 vs 7/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1870000 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | 159 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $999 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 53.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (92/100 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 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (82/100 vs 7/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (51/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.