iPhone 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 15
🏆 Verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15 are very close overall — less than 3 points apart. Pick by the category that matters most to you below.
Xiaomi 15 offers more for the money ($1,079 vs $1,199 at launch).
By category
Performance
Xiaomi 15 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 100 vs 99). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Xiaomi 15 has more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Xiaomi 15'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. iPhone 17 Pro Max zooms further optically (4× vs 2.6×). Xiaomi 15 has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 18 MP).
Battery
Xiaomi 15's battery is 408 mAh larger (5,240 vs 4,832 mAh), about 8% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Xiaomi 15 charges faster over cable (90W vs 40W). Wireless charging is faster on Xiaomi 15 (50W vs 25W).
Display
iPhone 17 Pro Max has the larger screen (6.9" vs 6.36").
Build & durability
Xiaomi 15 is 42 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 | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple A19 Pro | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.9" LTPO OLED | Display | 6.36" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2868×1320 (458 ppi) | Resolution | 2670×1200 (460 ppi) |
| 3,000 nits | Peak brightness | 3,200 nits |
| 48 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 48 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 48 MP · 4× | Telephoto | 50 MP · 2.6× |
| 18 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 4,832 mAh | Battery | 5,240 mAh |
| 40 W | Wired charging | 90 W |
| 25 W | Wireless charging | 50 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 233 g | Weight | 191 g |
| 6 years | OS updates (estimated) | 3 years |
| $1,199 | Launch price | EUR 999 (≈ $1,079) |
| 2025-09 | Released | 2024-10 |
Official source: iPhone 17 Pro Max · Official source: Xiaomi 15
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- 4× optical zoom
- 6.9" screen
- 6 years of updates
Cons
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (40W)
- Heavier (233 g)
- Pricier ($1,199)
Xiaomi 15
Pros
- 16 GB RAM
- 5,240 mAh battery
- 90W charging
- Light at 191 g
- Lower price ($1,079)
Cons
- Shorter update window
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.