Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1299 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 74/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5567 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,796,720); the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is noticeably lighter (227g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5567 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 227g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $900 vs $1299
- Better camera (73/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; 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 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 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 / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $900 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 97.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Xiaomi 13 Ultra was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 13 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.