Apple iPhone Duo vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone Duo (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 $1999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 72/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4883); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,551,073); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 254g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Duo — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone Duo

Performance 97
Display 82
Camera 49
Battery 59
Portability 20
Value for money 52

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

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 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3551073
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4883 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 254g
  • Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1999

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, 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 Duo are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (48/100 vs 20/100).

Apple iPhone Duo: The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone Duo Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3551073 3998145
Geekbench Single 4612 3639
Geekbench Multi 11819 11047
Display 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1878x2670 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4883 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 60W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 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 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 254 g 219 g
Launch price $1999 $999

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone Duo

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone Duo

  • 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1878x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone Duo

  • 4883 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
59
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone Duo Apple A20 Pro
72/100
3551073 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +11.2%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone Duo by 11.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone Duo

$1999

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Launch price difference: $1000. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was $1000 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (87/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (89/100 vs 59/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (48/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.