Xiaomi
Redmi Note 13 Pro 128GB
Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 · 128GB
72
/ 100
From $299
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins by 26
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ LTPO · Titanium
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Redmi Note 13 Pro 128GB lands at 72 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 26 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Redmi Note 13 Pro 128GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓Industry-leading A19 Pro silicon
- ✓New vapor-chamber cooling
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Redmi Note 13 Pro 128GB 72
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max
Score breakdown
Redmi Note 13 Pro 128GB
72 cpu 72
gpu 70
camera 72
battery 68
display 72
design 70
iPhone 17 Pro Max
98 cpu 100
gpu 98
camera 98
battery 90
display 95
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 Pro 128GB | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Display | — | 6.9″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2868×1320 |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Rear camera | — | 48 MP + 48 MP UW + 48 MP 6× tele |
| Battery | — | 4800 mAh |
| Charging | — | 45W wired, 30W MagSafe |
| OS | — | iOS 19 |
| Weight | — | 232 g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
Redmi Note 13 Pro 128GB
Pros
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- +Industry-leading A19 Pro silicon
- +New vapor-chamber cooling
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Premium price
- −Weight crept up with titanium chassis
- −Still 45 W charging ceiling
FAQ: Redmi Note 13 Pro 128GB vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, Redmi Note 13 Pro 128GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 26. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Redmi Note 13 Pro 128GB worth the price? +
At $299, Redmi Note 13 Pro 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 72 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Redmi Note 13 Pro 128GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max 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.