iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
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.
Which would you pick?
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
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 522 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,200 nits+7% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.2 %+1% | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,150,000Top 10% | 2,650,000+23%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,850+26%Top 1% | 3,050Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,700+1%Top 4% | 9,600Top 5% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB/2TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | NVMe | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.78 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP+317% |
| Optical zoom | 4 x | 4.3 x+7% |
| Max video | 4K@120fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP+78% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,088 mAh | 5,410 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 40 W | 90 W+125% |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 80 W+220% |
| Active use endurance | 14 h+17% | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 233 g | 226 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+6% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 26 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+50% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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