Xiaomi
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Snapdragon 8 Elite · Leica · 1-inch sensor
92
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
Apple
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
A17 Pro · iOS · 128GB
92
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xiaomi 15 Ultra lands at 92 and iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Xiaomi 15 Ultra if…
- ✓1-inch LYT-900 main sensor
- ✓Leica tuning on every camera
- ✓90W + 80W wireless charging
Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Xiaomi 15 Ultra 92
vs 92 iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
Score breakdown
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
92 cpu 96
gpu 96
camera 98
battery 92
display 94
design 88
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
92 cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
battery 86
display 89
design 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73″ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200×1440 | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | A17 Pro |
| RAM | 12/16 GB | — |
| Storage | ▲ 256 GB – 1 TB | 128GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP 1″ + 50 MP 3× + 50 MP 4.3× periscope + 50 MP UW | — |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 90W wired, 80W wireless | — |
| OS | HyperOS 2 / Android 15 | iOS 17 |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
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
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
Which is better, Xiaomi 15 Ultra or iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xiaomi 15 Ultra worth the price? +
At $1,499, Xiaomi 15 Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.
Is iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.
Does Xiaomi 15 Ultra or iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB 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.