iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 14 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi 14 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 79.9/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Xiaomi 14 Pro
Xiaomi 14 Pro wins 4 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedXiaomi 14 Pro8090
- CameraiPhone 16 Pro Max8584
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieXiaomi 14 Pro6088
- BatteryXiaomi 14 Pro7886
- DisplayiPhone 16 Pro Max8862
- ConnectivityiPhone 16 Pro Max1000
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueXiaomi 14 Pro5568
- Xiaomi 14 Pro has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,685 mAh
- Xiaomi 14 Pro has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.73"
- Xiaomi 14 Pro is lighter206 g vs 227 g
- Xiaomi 14 Pro launched cheaper$799 vs $1,199
- Xiaomi 14 Pro has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 12 MP
- Xiaomi 14 Pro has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A18 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi 14 Pro wins — BeastScore 79.9/100
The Xiaomi 14 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,685 mAh) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP). The iPhone 16 Pro Max is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.73").
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 4,685 mAh · More RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 16 Pro Max or Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The Xiaomi 14 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,685 mAh) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP). The iPhone 16 Pro Max is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.73"). BeastScore: iPhone 16 Pro Max 80.0/100, Xiaomi 14 Pro 79.9/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 16 Pro Max and Xiaomi 14 Pro?
iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 4685 mAh battery. Xiaomi 14 Pro has a 6.73-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 16 Pro Max and Xiaomi 14 Pro compare for speed?
iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 80/100 for performance; Xiaomi 14 Pro scores 90/100.
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