Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 13
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi 13 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1299 and $640. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 69/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5567 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,743,949); the Xiaomi 13 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi 13
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1743949
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5567 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 189g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $640 vs $1299
- Better portability (66/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 13, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Xiaomi 13 — 52/100; 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 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 13 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (66/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 1743949 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 130 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $640 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 13
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 13 by 96.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $659. Xiaomi 13 was $659 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 13 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (66/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 13?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 13?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 13 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 13?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 13?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 13?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 13 is a better fit for active users.