Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max has made headlines since launch, but Xiaomi’s 17 Pro Max is giving it stiff competition in the premium flagship space. If you’re wondering which one is worth your money, here’s a detailed head-to-head comparison:

🔥 Display: AMOLED Brilliance vs Super Retina XDR

  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: sports a 6.8-inch AMOLED LTPO display with 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and up to 3000 nits peak brightness—perfect for gamers and binge-watchers.
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max: Comes with a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED panel, ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate, and Always-On Display with Apple’s adaptive brightness tech.
    👉 xiaomi wins on refresh rate, apple on ecosystem optimization.

📸 Camera: Megapixels vs Photonic Engine

  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Packs a 200MP primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide, and a 50MP periscope telephoto with 5x zoom. Great for detail-heavy shots and versatile photography.
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max: Features a 48MP triple-camera system with Apple’s Photonic Engine, advanced computational photography, and 8K ProRes video recording.
    👉 xiaomi brings raw megapixel power, apple delivers unmatched consistency and video quality.

 Performance: Snapdragon vs apple Silicon

  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, paired with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max: Runs on Apple’s A19 Pro Bionic chip with a dedicated Neural Engine for AI-driven tasks.
    👉 Snapdragon excels at gaming, A19 Pro leads in efficiency and long-term optimization.

🔋 Battery & Charging: Fast vs Reliable

  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Houses a 5,200mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging. Full charge in under 20 minutes.
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max: Offers a 4,500mAh battery with 35W fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging, and better overall battery endurance thanks to iOS optimization.
    👉 xiaomi is the speed king, apple focuses on stability and longevity.

💸 Price: Premium vs Value

  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Expected starting price 79,999 in India.
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max: Starts at a premium 1,49,900 in India.
    👉 xiaomi undercuts apple by almost half while offering top-tier hardware.

🎯 Final Verdict

  • Pick xiaomi 17 Pro Max if you want bleeding-edge specs, blazing fast charging, and better value for money.
  • Pick iphone 17 Pro Max if you prefer ecosystem benefits, superior video performance, and long-term software support.



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