Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 2,601,000); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 233g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 10162
- Overall rating 75/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 2601000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 191g vs 233g
- Cheaper: $709 vs $1199
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $709 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 20.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $490. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $490.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (63/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.