Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1199 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 75/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 2,601,000); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (213g vs 233g).

The Xiaomi 15 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 53
Portability 30
Value for money 60
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money 78
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 2798
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 10104

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 2601000
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4823 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 213g vs 233g
  • Cheaper: $771 vs $1199

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (46/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 8 points higher (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 60/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Xiaomi 15 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2601000 3001049
Geekbench Single 3933 2798
Geekbench Multi 10223 10104
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2868x1320 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4823 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 40W 90W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 18 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 233 g 213 g
Price $1199 $771
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
71
camera
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
53
battery
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro
75/100
2601000 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 +13.3%
3001049 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 13.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771

Price difference: $428. Xiaomi 15 Pro is cheaper by $428.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (46/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.