Two top camera phones. The Xiaomi is a bit cheaper and charges faster.
Short answer
Xiaomi 17 Ultra - 50 + 200 + 50 MP, a 50 MP front camera, 6000 mAh, 90 W plus 50 W wireless, 16 GB of RAM, lighter (218 g). iPhone 17 Pro Max - A19 Pro, 48 + 48 + 48 MP, 12 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB.
Key differences
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Apple A19 Pro |
| Display | 6.9", LTPO OLED, 1200×2608, 120 Hz | 6.9", OLED, 1320×2868, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 16/512 GB, 16/1024 GB | 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB, 12/1024 GB, 12/2048 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP | 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP |
| Front | 50 MP | 18 MP |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4823 mAh |
| Charging | 90 W / 50 W wireless | 25 W wireless |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Thickness / weight | 8.29 mm / 218.4 g | 8.75 mm / 231 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Apple A19 Pro - both are flagship chips.
Cameras
50 + 200 + 50 MP on the Xiaomi vs 48 + 48 + 48 MP on the iPhone.
Charging
90 W and 50 W wireless on the Xiaomi vs 25 W wireless on the iPhone.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Charging, selfies, price - Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
- iOS and up to 2 TB - iPhone 17 Pro Max.
FAQ
How much does the iPhone 17 Pro Max weigh?
231 g.
Is the protection the same?
Yes, IP68.
Which is cheaper?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra.