Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is the cheaper of the two at $449 versus $1,199, a difference of about $750. 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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is praised for striking 200 mp main camera with ois. 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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+ if…
- →Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- →Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- →Blazing 120W HyperCharge
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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Pros
- Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- Blazing 120W HyperCharge
- IP68 dust and water resistance — rare at this price
Cons
- Mid-tier Dimensity 7200 Ultra is not flagship-fast
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are weak
- No wireless charging
- MIUI bloatware out of the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 19 | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 227 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody frame, Ceramic Shield 2 | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 78 x 8.3 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| Front camera | 24 MP, f/1.9 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@120fps ProRes, Spatial Video | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 8x optical zoom, periscope | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4823 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | No |
| 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 | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 6-core | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | 6-core GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 (Thunderbolt) | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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