Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17T

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17T are closely matched overall (within 1 points).
  • Key differences: battery capacity, where Xiaomi 17T has 6,500 vs 5,391 mAh; rear camera aperture, where Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has f/1.48 vs f/1.7; only Xiaomi 17T has fingerprint scanner; weight, where Xiaomi 17T is 49 g lighter; front camera aperture, where Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has f/1.9 vs f/2.2.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17T are closely matched
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max · 85 overall, #7 of 139
78
Xiaomi 17T · 85 overall, #7 of 139
78
Key differences
  • Battery capacityXiaomi 17T 6,500 vs 5,391 mAh
  • Rear camera apertureApple iPhone 18 Pro Max f/1.48 vs f/1.7
  • Fingerprint scannerXiaomi 17T only
  • WeightXiaomi 17T 49 g lighter
  • Front camera apertureApple iPhone 18 Pro Max f/1.9 vs f/2.2

Scores by Category

iPhone 18 Pro Max wins 5 of 14 categories · 17T wins 3

CategoryiPhone 18 Pro Max17TLead
Display
Tie
Rear Camera
+4
Power & Battery
+7
Benchmark
+100
Chip
+12
Memory
+17
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
+21
Miscellaneous
Tie
Storage
+63
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
+8
Connectivity
Tie
Sensors
Tie

Physical Comparison

249 g200 g
iPhone 18 Pro Max17T

iPhone 18 Pro Max is 49 g (25%) heavier than 17T.

Value for Money

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

Detailed Specifications

Memory

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
17T
RAM capacity
12 GB
12 GB

Storage

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
17T
Storage capacity
256 GB
N/A

Display

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
17T
Resolution
1320 × 2868 px
1268 × 2756 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display technology
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Rear Camera

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
17T
Rear camera aperture
1.4813% less
1.7
Optical zoom
4×
N/A
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
17T
Weight
249 g
200 g20% less

Power & Battery

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
17T
Battery capacity
5,391 mAh
6,500 mAh21% more
Wireless charging support
Yes
N/A
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
17T
Geekbench single-core score
4,735
N/A

Miscellaneous

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
17T
Security updates until
2031
N/A
Dust & Water resistance

Security

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
17T
Fingerprint scanner
No
Yes

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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