Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1099 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 69/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,590,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the stronger camera (168 vs 159).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 94
Battery 21
Design 42
Value for money 34
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3640
  • Lighter: 206g vs 219g

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2590000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9988
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3998 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Cheaper: $999 vs $1099

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better value for money (41/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (92/100 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 is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (82/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (42/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2590000 3998145
Geekbench Single 3895 3640
Geekbench Multi 9988 11033
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 168 159
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 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g 219 g
Price $1099 $999
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 3998 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
21
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
69/100
2590000 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +35.2%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 35.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
$1099
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999

Price difference: $100. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is cheaper by $100.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (92/100 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 is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (82/100 vs 21/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (42/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.