Xiaomi 17T vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a newer model: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max →

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Xiaomi 17T and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are closely matched overall (within 1 point).
  • Key differences: battery capacity, where Xiaomi 17T has 6,500 vs 4,823 mAh; only Xiaomi 17T has fingerprint scanner; weight, where Xiaomi 17T is 33 g lighter; front camera aperture, where Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has f/1.9 vs f/2.2; front camera (megapixels), where Xiaomi 17T has 32 vs 18 MP.
Xiaomi 17T and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are closely matched
Xiaomi 17T · 85 overall, #7 of 139
78
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max · 82 overall, #24 of 139
77
Key differences
  • Battery capacityXiaomi 17T 6,500 vs 4,823 mAh
  • Fingerprint scannerXiaomi 17T only
  • WeightXiaomi 17T 33 g lighter
  • Front camera apertureApple iPhone 17 Pro Max f/1.9 vs f/2.2
  • Front cameraXiaomi 17T 32 vs 18 MP

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 4 of 14 categories

Category17TiPhone 17 Pro MaxLead
Display
Tie
Rear Camera
+3
Power & Battery
+15
Benchmark
+100
Chip
+12
Memory
+17
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
+15
Miscellaneous
Tie
Storage
+63
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
+8
Connectivity
Tie
Sensors
Tie

Physical Comparison

200 g233 g
17TiPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max is 33 g (17%) heavier than 17T.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Memory

Feature
17T
iPhone 17 Pro Max
RAM capacity
12 GB
12 GB

Storage

Feature
17T
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Storage capacity
N/A
256 GB

Display

Feature
17T
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Resolution
1268 × 2756 px
1320 × 2868 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display technology
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Rear Camera

Feature
17T
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Rear camera aperture
1.76% less
1.8
Optical zoom
N/A
4×
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
17T
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Weight
200 g14% less
233 g

Power & Battery

Feature
17T
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Battery capacity
6,500 mAh35% more
4,823 mAh
Wireless charging support
N/A
Yes
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
17T
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Geekbench single-core score
N/A
3,891

Miscellaneous

Feature
17T
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Security updates until
N/A
2030
Dust & Water resistance

Security

Feature
17T
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Fingerprint scanner
Yes
No

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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