Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 14T Pro
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 14T Pro sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi 14T Pro is the cheaper of the two at $649 versus $1,199, a difference of about $550. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max stands out for 48mp periscope telephoto with 8x optical zoom, while Xiaomi 14T Pro is praised for 120w charging fills the 5000 mah battery in about 19 minutes. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- →48MP periscope telephoto with 8x optical zoom
- →4823 mAh battery for all-day use
- →Up to 2TB storage
Buy the Xiaomi 14T Pro if…
- →120W charging fills the 5000 mAh battery in about 19 minutes
- →Dimensity 9300+ provides top-tier flagship performance
- →Leica-tuned triple camera with excellent color science
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- 48MP periscope telephoto with 8x optical zoom
- 4823 mAh battery for all-day use
- Up to 2TB storage
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- Spatial Video recording
Cons
- 227g is heavy
- Still 27W wired charging
- $1199 starting price
- Aluminum unibody less premium feel than titanium
Xiaomi 14T Pro
Pros
- 120W charging fills the 5000 mAh battery in about 19 minutes
- Dimensity 9300+ provides top-tier flagship performance
- Leica-tuned triple camera with excellent color science
- 144Hz AMOLED display with 4000-nit peak brightness
- IP68 water resistance and 50W wireless charging
Cons
- 209 g is moderately heavy
- HyperOS includes some bloatware and ads in certain regions
- 2.6x telephoto is shorter than 5x periscope competitors
- MediaTek Dimensity chipsets have less developer optimization than Snapdragon
- Limited availability in some Western markets
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 19 | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 227 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody frame, Ceramic Shield 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 78 x 8.3 mm | 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.39 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Light Fusion 900 sensor |
| Front camera | 24 MP, f/1.9 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@120fps ProRes, Spatial Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 8x optical zoom, periscope | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2.6x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4823 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 4000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 6-core | Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | 6-core GPU | Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 (Thunderbolt) | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
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