Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026)
68chipPerformancechip56.9
—Graphicschip72.8
74.3Displayspec-based74.3
77.1Batteryspec-based62.7
53Portabilityspec-based87.9
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 68.9 against 68.7 for Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 57
- 40% higher charging: 140 W vs 100 W
- 39% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 13% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 32 GB
- 11% higher Screen size: 16.2 ″ vs 14.6 ″
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026)
- 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) |
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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