Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026)
91.1Performancechip56.9
74.3Display74.3
99.5Battery62.7
53.3Portability87.9
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 68.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+37) and performance (+34). Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 57
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 63
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 40% higher charging: 140 W vs 100 W
- 38% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 72 Wh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 53
- 50% lower weight: 1.08 kg vs 2.15 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 15 mm vs 16.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 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 (M5 Max) | Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 SSD (plus one extra M.2 2280 slot, up to 4 TB) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336Top 1% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057Top 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+38% | 72 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W+40% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.08 kg+50% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 15 mm+11% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Die-cast magnesium alloy chassis with carbon fiber bottom cover |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home (Chinese version) |
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