Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 10200
- Better portability (30/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 225g vs 233g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 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 | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 16.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 15 Ultra was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.