iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
61.1Performance63.4
59Display67.5
51.7Camera69.5
54.7Battery73.6
89.3Features70.7
7 spec wins — iPhone 15 Pro Max13 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 60.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and camera (+18). iPhone 15 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 71
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,920 vs 2,240
- 10% lower thickness: 8.3 mm vs 9.2 mm
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $1,199 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 59
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 55
- 433% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 15 W
- 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 522 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.8 % | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,430,000 | 1,900,000+33% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920+30% | 2,240 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,250+4% | 7,000 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.78 | f/1.63-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,441 mAh | 5,000 mAh+13% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 90 W+233% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 W+433% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h+9% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 220 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+10% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Titanium | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 17 | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+50% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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