Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3639
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10223
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 219g vs 233g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (48/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 36.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (89/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (48/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.