Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026)
66.2Performancechip56.9
74.3Display74.3
77.1Battery62.7
53Portability87.9
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) scores 68.2 against 68.1 for Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 57
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 63
- 40% higher charging: 140 W vs 100 W
- 39% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 13% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 53
- 50% lower weight: 1.08 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 15 mm vs 16.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+11% | 14.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED touchscreen |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | M.2 SSD (plus one extra M.2 2280 slot, up to 4 TB) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 10% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+39% | 72 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+40% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.08 kg+50% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 15 mm+11% |
| Material | Aluminum | Die-cast magnesium alloy chassis with carbon fiber bottom cover |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps), USB-C (10Gbps), USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home (Chinese version) |
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