Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
Comparison between Apple iPhone 17 and Xiaomi 17 Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi 17 Max is the pick for performance, cameras, and battery: its 4,027,702 AnTuTu points, 16GB of RAM, and 8,000mAh battery clearly surpass the Apple iPhone 17. The iPhone 17 suits buyers who want a more compact, lighter phone at 177g versus 219g, plus more years of updates.
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a 6.9″ display reaching 3,500 nits, versus 6.3″ and 3,000 nits on the Apple iPhone 17; the iPhone counters with higher density at 460 ppi versus 420 ppi. It is also slimmer, 7.95mm versus 8.2mm, and reaches 6m of water depth versus 1.5m. Both have 120Hz and IP68.
The Xiaomi 17 Max pairs a 200MP main camera with a 1/1.4″ sensor, versus 48MP and 1/1.56″ on the iPhone 17, and adds a telephoto camera and 8K video at 30fps. Its 8,000mAh battery and 100W charging leave the iPhone’s 3,692mAh and 40W behind. The Apple iPhone 17 retains Bluetooth 6.0 versus Bluetooth 5.4 and USB 2.0 versus USB 3.2 on the Xiaomi.
Apple iPhone 17
The Xiaomi 17 Max is the better buy for performance, cameras, and battery, with 4,027,702 AnTuTu points, 200MP, and 8,000mAh.
Xiaomi 17 Max
The Apple iPhone 17 is the better buy for a light phone, with 177g, a 460 ppi display, and seven years of updates.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 17 Max, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 9.4 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Connectivity | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 17, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 420 ppi
- Weight
- 177 g
- against 219 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.95 mm
- against 8.2 mm
Xiaomi 17 Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 3,692 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 4,027,702
- against 2,239,708
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.26 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,239,708 | 4,027,702 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,608 Best value | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 8,810 | 10,059 Best value |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two 4.26 GHz performance cores and four efficiency cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,803 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Green, Lavender, Pink | Black, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.95 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 149.6 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 177 g Best value | 219 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.1 % | 90.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Titanium Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,692 mAh | 8,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | 50 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 22.5 W |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,206 px Best value | 1,200 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,622 px Best value | 2,608 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 420 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Anti-reflective coating, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Dragontrail Glass, Xiaomi Longjing Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 16 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 5 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, MIHC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, UWB, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, UWB, VoLTE, VoNR, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 12,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 17 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 959 € | — |
| Model numbers | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 | 2605EPN8EC |
