iPhone 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17
🏆 Verdict
Xiaomi 17 is the better pick overall by 10.3 points, leading in Battery, Charging and Display. iPhone 17 Pro Max remains a strong contender elsewhere.
Xiaomi 17 offers more for the money ($630 vs $1,199 at launch).
By category
Performance
Xiaomi 17 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (performance index 100 vs 99). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Xiaomi 17 has more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Xiaomi 17'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 17 has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 18 MP).
Battery
Xiaomi 17's battery is 2,168 mAh larger (7,000 vs 4,832 mAh), about 45% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Xiaomi 17 charges faster over cable (100W vs 40W). Wireless charging is faster on Xiaomi 17 (50W vs 25W).
Display
iPhone 17 Pro Max has the larger screen (6.9" vs 6.3"). Xiaomi 17's screen gets brighter (3,500 vs 3,000 nits), which shows outdoors.
Build & durability
Xiaomi 17 is 42 g lighter.
Updates
iPhone 17 Pro Max should get OS updates for longer (6 vs 4 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple A19 Pro | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.9" LTPO OLED | Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2868×1320 (458 ppi) | Resolution | 2656×1220 (464 ppi) |
| 3,000 nits | Peak brightness | 3,500 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 | 7,000 mAh |
| 40 W | Wired charging | 100 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) | 4 years |
| $1,199 | Launch price | CNY 4,499 (≈ $630) |
| 2025-09 | Released | 2025-09 |
Official source: iPhone 17 Pro Max · Official source: Xiaomi 17
⚠ Data pending confirmation: Xiaomi 17
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- 4× optical zoom
- 6.9" screen
- 6 years of updates
Cons
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (40W)
- Dimmer screen
- Heavier (233 g)
Xiaomi 17
Pros
- 16 GB RAM
- 7,000 mAh battery
- 100W charging
- 3,500 nits peak
- Light at 191 g
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.