OnePlus 11 vs Xiaomi 17 Max 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi 17 Max 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
OnePlus 11
Xiaomi 17 Max 5G
Xiaomi 17 Max 5G wins 3 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9595
- CameraOnePlus 119180
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryXiaomi 17 Max 5G9095
- DisplayXiaomi 17 Max 5G8689
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueXiaomi 17 Max 5G6885
- Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has the bigger battery8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.7"
- Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi 17 Max 5G wins — BeastScore 89.3/100
The Xiaomi 17 Max 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.7").
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Larger battery: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Common questions
Which is better: OnePlus 11 or Xiaomi 17 Max 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.7"). BeastScore: OnePlus 11 88.5/100, Xiaomi 17 Max 5G 89.3/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between OnePlus 11 and Xiaomi 17 Max 5G?
OnePlus 11 has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has a 6.9-inch display and 8000 mAh battery.
How do OnePlus 11 and Xiaomi 17 Max 5G compare for speed?
OnePlus 11 scores 95/100 for performance; Xiaomi 17 Max 5G scores 95/100.
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