Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1199 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 233g vs 235g
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3933
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10223
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1199
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP 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 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 49.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $213. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $213 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.