Apple
iPhone 15 Pro Max
A17 Pro · 6.7″ LTPO · Titanium
92
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Snapdragon 8 Elite · Leica · 1-inch sensor
92
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 Pro Max lands at 92 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max if…
- ✓Titanium chassis debut
- ✓Action Button replaces ring/silent
- ✓USB-C with Thunderbolt
Pick Xiaomi 15 Ultra if…
- ✓1-inch LYT-900 main sensor
- ✓Leica tuning on every camera
- ✓90W + 80W wireless charging
iPhone 15 Pro Max 92
vs 92 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Score breakdown
iPhone 15 Pro Max
92 cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 94
battery 86
display 92
design 92
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
92 cpu 96
gpu 96
camera 98
battery 92
display 94
design 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2796×1290 | ▲ 6.73″ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200×1440 |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 8 GB | ▲ 12/16 GB |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 GB – 1 TB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP + 12 MP UW + 12 MP 5× tele | 50 MP 1″ + 50 MP 3× + 50 MP 4.3× periscope + 50 MP UW |
| Battery | 4422 mAh | ▲ 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, 25W MagSafe | ▲ 90W wired, 80W wireless |
| OS | iOS 17 | HyperOS 2 / Android 15 |
| Weight | 221 g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pros
- +Titanium chassis debut
- +Action Button replaces ring/silent
- +USB-C with Thunderbolt
Cons
- −A17 Pro thermals warm
- −Charging speed unchanged
- −Battery life behind newer Pro Max
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Pros
- +1-inch LYT-900 main sensor
- +Leica tuning on every camera
- +90W + 80W wireless charging
Cons
- −Limited US availability
- −HyperOS still maturing
- −Large and heavy
FAQ: iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Which is better, iPhone 15 Pro Max or Xiaomi 15 Ultra? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 15 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 15 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.
Is Xiaomi 15 Ultra worth the price? +
At $1,499, Xiaomi 15 Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.
Does iPhone 15 Pro Max or Xiaomi 15 Ultra last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.