iPhone 17 Pro Max
POCO X7 Pro
🏆 Verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better pick overall by 12.2 points, leading in Updates, Camera and Performance. POCO X7 Pro remains a strong contender elsewhere.
POCO X7 Pro offers more for the money ($399 vs $1,199 at launch).
By category
Performance
iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster with the Apple A19 Pro (performance index 99 vs 74). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
Camera
POCO X7 Pro's main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP. More pixels help cropping and digital zoom, but final quality depends on sensor size and processing. Only iPhone 17 Pro Max has an optical 4× telephoto; the other relies on digital zoom. POCO X7 Pro has the higher-resolution selfie camera (20 MP vs 18 MP).
Battery
POCO X7 Pro's battery is 1,168 mAh larger (6,000 vs 4,832 mAh), about 24% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
POCO X7 Pro charges faster over cable (90W vs 40W). Only iPhone 17 Pro Max supports wireless charging.
Display
iPhone 17 Pro Max has the larger screen (6.9" vs 6.67").
Build & durability
POCO X7 Pro is 38 g lighter.
Updates
iPhone 17 Pro Max should get OS updates for longer (6 vs 3 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | POCO X7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple A19 Pro | Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra |
| 12 GB | RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.9" LTPO OLED | Display | 6.67" AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2868×1320 (458 ppi) | Resolution | 2712×1220 (446 ppi) |
| 3,000 nits | Peak brightness | 3,200 nits |
| 48 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 48 MP | Ultrawide | 8 MP |
| 48 MP · 4× | Telephoto | None |
| 18 MP | Front camera | 20 MP |
| 4,832 mAh | Battery | 6,000 mAh |
| 40 W | Wired charging | 90 W |
| 25 W | Wireless charging | None |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | plastic |
| 233 g | Weight | 195 g |
| 6 years | OS updates (estimated) | 3 years |
| $1,199 | Launch price | EUR 369 (≈ $399) |
| 2025-09 | Released | 2025-01 |
Official source: iPhone 17 Pro Max · Official source: POCO X7 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- Faster chip (Apple A19 Pro)
- 4× optical zoom
- 25W wireless charging
- 6 years of updates
Cons
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (40W)
- Heavier (233 g)
- Pricier ($1,199)
POCO X7 Pro
Pros
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 90W charging
- Light at 195 g
- Lower price ($399)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- No wireless charging
- Plastic frame
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.