Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
#132
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
#138Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Performance
95.999.7
Camera
97.299.9
Display
97.299.8
Battery
87.280.2
Build
99.496.3
Overall
95.495.2
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max features a robust build with a Ceramic Shield front and aluminum alloy frame, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra utilizes Gorilla Glass Victus and an eco-leather back, offering a premium feel.
- The iPhone's 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display has a higher peak brightness of 3000 nits compared to the 12S Ultra's 6.73-inch LTPO2 AMOLED display, which peaks at 1500 nits.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A19 Pro chip, while the Xiaomi runs on the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, both providing high efficiency.
- The iPhone's camera system includes a versatile 48 MP setup with advanced video capabilities, including Dolby Vision HDR, whereas the Xiaomi also features a 50 MP main camera with impressive 8K video recording.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the iPhone at 4823 mAh and the Xiaomi at 4860 mAh, but the Xiaomi supports faster charging at 67W.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs on iOS 26, offering a seamless experience, while the Xiaomi operates on Android 12 with MIUI 13, providing a different user interface and customization options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
General
Release Date
2025, September 09
2022, July 04
Announced
2025, September 09
2022, July 04
Description
Versions: A3526 (International); A3257 (USA); A3525 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3527 (China)
N/A
Display
Size
6.9"
6.73"
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
LTPO2 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak)
Resolution
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density)
PPI
1320
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Adreno 730
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/4.1, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 128˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Front Camera
18 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 0.7µm
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@3840fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K, 1080p)
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4823 mAh
4860 mAh
Battery Details
Market-dependent versions:· Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model· Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model
Li-Po 4860 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)4.5W reverse wired
67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 41 min50W wireless, 100% in 52 min10W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
163.2 x 75 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 2.95 x 0.36 in)
Weight
233 g
225 g
Materials
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum alloy frame, aluminum alloy back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), eco leather back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Black, Dark Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
· Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Software
Operating System
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
Android 12, MIUI 13
OS Version
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
Android 12, MIUI 13
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No