iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 15 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
iPhone 15 Pro Max wins 4 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie8080
- CameraiPhone 15 Pro Max8584
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieXiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE6076
- BatteryTie7070
- DisplayiPhone 15 Pro Max8874
- ConnectivityiPhone 15 Pro Max8870
- SecurityiPhone 15 Pro Max10034
- ValueXiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE5580
- iPhone 15 Pro Max has the bigger battery4,422 mAh vs 4,250 mAh
- Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE charges faster33W vs 27W
- Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE has a sharper main camera64 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 15 Pro Max has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- iPhone 15 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.55"
- Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is lighter158 g vs 221 g
- Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE launched cheaper$399 vs $1,199
- Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE has a sharper selfie camera20 MP vs 12 MP
- iPhone 15 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.2
- iPhone 15 Pro Max is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP53
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 15 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 78.3/100
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (4,422 mAh vs 4,250 mAh) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (33W vs 27W).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Higher-resolution main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP · Lighter: 158 g vs 221 g (63 g less)
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 15 Pro Max or Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (4,422 mAh vs 4,250 mAh) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (33W vs 27W). BeastScore: iPhone 15 Pro Max 78.3/100, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE 77.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch display and 4422 mAh battery. Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE has a 6.55-inch display and 4250 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE compare for speed?
iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 80/100 for performance; Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE scores 80/100.
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