Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
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 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10223
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 224g vs 233g
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; 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 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 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 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 35.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $307. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $307 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.