OnePlus 13s 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 13s
Xiaomi 17 Max 5G
Xiaomi 17 Max 5G wins 4 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedXiaomi 17 Max 5G9095
- CameraOnePlus 13s9180
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryXiaomi 17 Max 5G9495
- DisplayXiaomi 17 Max 5G8889
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueXiaomi 17 Max 5G6885
- Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has the bigger battery8,000 mAh vs 5,850 mAh
- Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.32"
- Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite
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 5,850 mAh) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.32").
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Larger battery: 8,000 mAh vs 5,850 mAh · Larger display: 6.9" vs 6.32"
Common questions
Which is better: OnePlus 13s 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 5,850 mAh) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.32"). BeastScore: OnePlus 13s 88.5/100, Xiaomi 17 Max 5G 89.3/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between OnePlus 13s and Xiaomi 17 Max 5G?
OnePlus 13s has a 6.32-inch display and 5850 mAh battery. Xiaomi 17 Max 5G has a 6.9-inch display and 8000 mAh battery.
How do OnePlus 13s and Xiaomi 17 Max 5G compare for speed?
OnePlus 13s scores 90/100 for performance; Xiaomi 17 Max 5G scores 95/100.
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