Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 84/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,434,654); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the stronger camera (172 vs 159).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047
- Lighter: 211g vs 219g
- Better camera (97/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 78/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 172 | 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 / 2TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| 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 | 211 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro by 14.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (89/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.