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; estimated prices are $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 63/100 (a 21-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 2,601,000).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3640
- Overall rating 63/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2601000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10223
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 219g vs 233g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 8/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (26/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 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, HyperOS 3 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $1199 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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: 2160 Hz
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
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 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (92/100 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (82/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
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 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 72/100).
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 active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.