Xiaomi
Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 128GB
91
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins by 7
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, Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB lands at 91 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Xiaomi 14 Ultra 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
Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB 91
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max
Score breakdown
Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB
91 cpu 91
gpu 89
camera 91
battery 87
display 91
design 89
iPhone 17 Pro Max
98 cpu 100
gpu 98
camera 98
battery 90
display 95
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 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 |
Xiaomi 14 Ultra 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: Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB worth the price? +
At $1,499, Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 91 — 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 Xiaomi 14 Ultra 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.