Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 63/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,601,000).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 41
Design 8
Value for money 27
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3640

  • Overall rating 63/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2601000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10223
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4823 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 233g
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 66/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (26/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users.
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 17 Pro Max Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2601000 3654776
Geekbench Single 3933 3640
Geekbench Multi 10223 11033
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2868x1320 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4823 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 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
OS iOS 26 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm
Weight 233 g 219 g
Price $1199 $799
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • 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 17 Pro Max
  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
41
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro
63/100
2601000 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +28.8%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $400. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $400.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (88/100 vs 72/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (90/100 vs 66/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (83/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (26/100 vs 8/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 66/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 72/100).

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

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