Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 69/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,590,000).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3640
- Lighter: 206g vs 219g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2590000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9988
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1099
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 21/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 15 points higher (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (83/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (42/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 29.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (88/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (83/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (42/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.