Apple iPhone Duo vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Apple iPhone Duo (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 72/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4883); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 3,551,073); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4883 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 219g vs 254g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1999
- Better camera (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (40/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 254 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Duo
- 4883 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Apple iPhone Duo by 2.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1200. Xiaomi 17 Max was $1200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (90/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (90/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (40/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Duo — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.