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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

iPhone 17 Pro Max
72.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$1,499

75.9Inno Score
80.4Performance79.1
65.9Display69.1
63.7Camera73.2
69.3Battery79
89.3Features78.7
7 spec wins — iPhone 17 Pro Max13 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 72.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+10) and camera (+10). iPhone 17 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 79
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
  • 26% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,850 vs 3,050
  • 17% higher Active use endurance: 14 h vs 12 h
  • Lower launch price: $1,199 vs $1,499

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • Stronger display score: 69 vs 66
  • Stronger camera score: 73 vs 64
  • Stronger battery score: 79 vs 69
  • 317% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 48 MP
  • 220% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 25 W

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 17 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpeciPhone 17 Pro MaxXiaomi 15 Ultra
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.73 ″
Panel typeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1320x28681440x3200
Pixel density460 ppi522 ppi+13%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits3,200 nits+7%
Screen-to-body91.2 %+1%90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 17 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpeciPhone 17 Pro MaxXiaomi 15 Ultra
ChipsetApple A19 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 102,150,0002,650,000+23%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,850+26%3,050
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,700+1%9,600
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options256/512GB/1TB/2TB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 17 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpeciPhone 17 Pro MaxXiaomi 15 Ultra
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.78f/1.63
Ultra-wide48 MP50 MP+4%
Telephoto48 MP200 MP+317%
Optical zoom4 x4.3 x+7%
Max video4K@120fps8K@30fps
Front camera18 MP32 MP+78%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 17 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpeciPhone 17 Pro MaxXiaomi 15 Ultra
Capacity5,088 mAh5,410 mAh+6%
Wired charging40 W90 W+125%
Wireless charging25 W80 W+220%
Active use endurance14 h+17%12 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 17 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpeciPhone 17 Pro MaxXiaomi 15 Ultra
Weight233 g226 g+3%
Thickness8.8 mm+6%9.4 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminum unibodyAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 17 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpeciPhone 17 Pro MaxXiaomi 15 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.06.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 17 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpeciPhone 17 Pro MaxXiaomi 15 Ultra
OS at launchiOS 26Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge6 years+50%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 17 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpeciPhone 17 Pro MaxXiaomi 15 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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