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Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs 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 17 Pro Max
· 2025

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999
90.0/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
90.0
Benchmark
Performance95/100
Camera91/100
Battery100/100
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max

$1499
92.8/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
92.8
Benchmark
Performance96/100
Camera94/100
Battery94/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Xiaomi 17 Pro Max:
  • ✓30g lighter chassis (219g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$500 lower launch MSRP ($999 vs $1499)
  • ✓Larger 7,500 mAh battery capacity (+1,933 mAh more capacity)
Reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:
  • ✓48MP 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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SpecificationXiaomi 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechLTPO AMOLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Screen Size6.9"6.9"
Resolution & Density2868x1320 (460 ppi)1320 x 2868 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness3,500 nits peak1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassCeramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On display
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceHexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsApple GPU (7-core graphics)
Operating SystemAndroid 16iOS 27
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory16 GB12GB LPDDR5X
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1024GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashNVMe fast flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.67, OIS, Light Fusion 950L48 MP, f/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)
Telephoto Zoom50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.6, OIS48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OIS
Ultrawide Camera50 MP, f/2.448 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
LiDAR / DepthNoneTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens50 MP, f/2.218 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions162.9 x 77.6 x 8 mm163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight219 g249 g (8.78 oz)
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass back
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP68IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity7,500 mAh5,567 mAh
Wired Fast Charging100W wired fast charging45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging50W wireless charging25W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)
Bluetooth6.0Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video out
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassFace ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesBlack, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Launch Price$999$1,499 / €1,600
Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone 18 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A20 Pro architecture and verified 94/100 camera rating.

When to buy Xiaomi 17 Pro Max:
Larger battery capacity: 7,500 mAh (+1,933 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 100W vs max 45W
When to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:
Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 90.0
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Which phone is better: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or iPhone 18 Pro Max?

iPhone 18 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 92.8/100 compared to Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (90.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 90.0.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is equipped with a 6.9-inch display and 7500 mAh battery, while iPhone 18 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display and 5567 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

In lab hardware evaluations, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 91/100 in camera performance, while iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 94/100.

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