iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 17 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins 4 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 17 Pro Max9086
- CameraiPhone 17 Pro Max8580
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryTie8686
- DisplayiPhone 17 Pro Max9084
- ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro Max10065
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueXiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra5585
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery5,088 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra charges faster120W vs 40W
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.67"
- Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra is lighter204 g vs 233 g
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.4
- Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra has more RAM24 GB vs 12 GB
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Dimensity 9200+
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 17 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 84.5/100
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,088 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.67"). The Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (120W vs 40W).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Faster wired charging: 120W vs 40W · More RAM: 24 GB vs 12 GB
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 17 Pro Max or Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,088 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.67"). The Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (120W vs 40W). BeastScore: iPhone 17 Pro Max 84.5/100, Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra 84.1/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra?
iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 5088 mAh battery. Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra has a 6.67-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra compare for speed?
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 90/100 for performance; Xiaomi Redmi K60 Ultra scores 86/100.
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