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Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Xiaomi · 2025

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

88/ 100

Launch MSRP$1,599 USD

Apple

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

89/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max BETTER THAN Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Apple iPhone 18 Pro MaxWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Xiaomi 15	Apple iPhone	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,410 mAh	5,567 mAh	+5,567 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	90W	Standard	90W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.73"	6.9"	6.9"
Chassis Weight	226g	N/A	226g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Xiaomi 15 Ultra:

✓773g lighter chassis (226g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$8400 lower launch MSRP ($1599 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max:

✓Larger 5,567 mAh battery capacity (+157 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Xiaomi 15 Ultra	Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen🏆 Xiaomi 15 Ultra Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.73"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	3200x1440 (522 ppi)	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	3,200 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Xiaomi 15 Ultra Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Apple A20 Pro
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 15	iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	16 GB LPDDR	12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	2048 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Xiaomi 15 Ultra Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.63, OIS, Sony LYT-900	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.5, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	50 MP, f/1.8	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP, f/2	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Xiaomi 15 Ultra Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	161.3 x 75.5 x 9.5 mm	N/A
Weight	226 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,410 mAh	5,567 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	90W wired fast charging	Fast charging
Wireless Charging	80W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.4	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1599	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A20 Pro architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Xiaomi 15 Ultra:

Significantly faster wired charging: 90W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

When to buy Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max:

Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 87.6

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

Which phone is better: Xiaomi 15 Ultra or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 88.5/100 compared to Xiaomi 15 Ultra (87.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 87.6.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 15 Ultra is equipped with a 6.73-inch display and 5410 mAh battery, while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display and 5567 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?

In lab hardware evaluations, Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 91/100 in camera performance, while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 80/100.

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BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

Which phone is better: Xiaomi 15 Ultra or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?

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