Apple iPhone 17e vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,085,000); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 219g).
Apple iPhone 17e
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 163g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2085000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3610
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 4/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 4/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (82/100 vs 4/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (69/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $599 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17e by 47.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Apple iPhone 17e is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (82/100 vs 4/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (96/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (69/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.