Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Comparison between Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Apple.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | 17 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Camera | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 9.6 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 5,567 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,543,388
- against 3,010,000
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 2 TB
- against 1 TB
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 416 ppi
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 4,459
- against 3,234
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Apple A20 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Apple A20 Pro GPU |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 2 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,543,388 Best value | 3,010,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 4,459 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 13,493 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 cores up to 3.62 GHz. | Hexa-core CPU with two high-performance cores and four efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,761 | — |
Design
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green, Purple | Black, Silver, Burgundy, White, Blue, Brown, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 219 g Best value | 249 g |
| Usable Surface | 92.3 % Best value | 90.7 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Titanium, Glass Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
Battery
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,500 mAh Best value | 5,567 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 25 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 22.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,500 nits Best value | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,200 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,608 px | 2,868 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 416 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3, Secondary Display | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Ceramic Shield, Anti-reflective coating, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | — |
Sensor
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | iOS 27 |
| OS Family | Android | iOS |
| OS Version | 16 | 27 |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, VoLTE, VoNR, DLNA, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.35 W/kg | 1.19 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 1 W/kg Best value | 1.49 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps Best value | 6,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Three Microphones, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2509FPN0BC | — |
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