Xiaomi
Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 · 256GB
82
/ 100
From $1,079
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) wins by 16
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Black
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB lands at 82 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) ahead by 16 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB 82
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Score breakdown
Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB
82 cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 82
battery 78
display 82
design 80
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
98 cpu 99
gpu 98
camera 97
battery 92
display 96
design 99
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | A19 Pro |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Color | — | Black |
| OS | — | iOS 19 |
Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB
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 256GB (Black)
Pros
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
FAQ: Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Which is better, Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 16. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,079, Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) 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.