Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra ($1,099) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $1,099 |
| Weight | 228g | 220g |
| Chip | A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz OLED | — |
| Camera | 48MP Triple | 1-inch Leica |
| Battery | 4,682mAh | 5400mAh |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | — |
| Zoom | — | 200mm |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Best-in-class A19 Pro performance
- Exceptional ProRes video
- Dynamic Island 2.0
- Aerospace-grade aluminum frame
- Longest supported lifespan
- Highest price in lineup
- Lost titanium vs iPhone 16 Pro
- Large form factor
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 1-inch sensor
- 200mm zoom
- Leica partnership
- Limited availability
- Not for US carriers
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the better value at $1,099. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.