Head to head

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 239,999 against PKR 560,000.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max takes it by 27.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max costs PKR 320,001 less.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max packs a 1,933 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max charges 40W faster.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,024 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 560,000 PKR 239,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 18, 2026 Expected September 2025 (Pakistan / global)
Dimensions 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm 162.9 × 77.6 × 8.0 mm
Weight 249 g 219 g Better
Water resistance IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches 6.9 in
Resolution 2868 × 1320 pixels Better 1200 × 2608 pixels (~416 ppi)
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz
Protection Ceramic Shield 2 front Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass / Shield Glass 3.0 (leaked)
Performance
Chipset Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) Octa-core (2 × 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators Adreno 840
Operating system iOS 27 HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16)
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 12 / 16 GB LPDDR5X (variants) Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.1 (variants)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 48MP Pro Fusion camera system 50 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide Better
Selfie camera 18MP Center Stage camera 50 MP wide Better
Video recording 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture 8K@30fps (HDR) + 4K@30/60/120fps + 1080p up to 960fps (various modes)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Non-removable Li-ion / Si-C ~7,500 mAh Better
Wired charging Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger 100W wired, 50W wireless, ~22.5W reverse wireless Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) Dual Nano-SIM (IP68, dust/water resistant)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6 5.4
NFC Yes, with reader mode Yes
Sensors Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 27.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max at PKR 239,999. That makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 320,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max a 7500 mAh cell, with 60W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while Xiaomi 17 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.