Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 63/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 2,601,000).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3640
- Overall rating 63/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 2601000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10223
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 226g vs 233g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1199
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (17/100 vs 8/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 19 points higher (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (17/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" 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) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 27.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Ultra is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (93/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (72/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (17/100 vs 8/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.