koransakti.co.id – The battle at the pinnacle of the 2025 smartphone market is heating up. Shortly after Apple released the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Xiaomi immediately answered the challenge by launching its latest powerhouse, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Both devices feature massive 6.9-inch displays but come with vastly different philosophies and specifications.
Xiaomi appears determined to seize the throne by offering monstrous specs in nearly every category. So, who comes out on top? Let’s break down the comparison.
Design and Display Innovation: Xiaomi’s Second Screen
This is where the most striking difference lies. While the iPhone 17 Pro Max boasts Apple’s signature premium design, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max makes a bold move by incorporating a 2.9-inch secondary AMOLED display on the back. This second screen is used for notifications, taking selfies with the main camera, and various other functions.
For the main display, both use a 6.9-inch LTPO 120Hz panel. However, Xiaomi’s screen has a slight edge in peak brightness, reaching 3500 nits compared to the iPhone’s 3000 nits.
Performance: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs. Apple A19 Pro
It’s a classic showdown between the two best chip manufacturers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max relies on the power of the Apple A19 Pro.
In terms of memory, Xiaomi offers a higher RAM option of up to 16GB, compared to the iPhone which maxes out at 12GB. This gives Xiaomi an on-paper advantage for heavy multitasking.
Camera: Xiaomi’s Leica Innovation vs. Apple’s Consistency
The photography department is a fierce battleground. Apple uses its consistent formula of three 48MP cameras (wide, ultrawide, and a 4x zoom periscope telephoto).
On the other hand, Xiaomi counters with a triple 50MP camera setup backed by Leica lens technology. This configuration includes a main camera, an ultrawide, and a periscope telephoto with a longer 5x optical zoom. For the front camera, Xiaomi again takes a significant lead with a 50MP sensor, far surpassing the iPhone’s 18MP.
Battery and Charging: An Absolute Victory for Xiaomi
If there’s one area where Xiaomi claims a landslide victory, it’s the power department. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is equipped with a massive 7,500 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, dwarfing the iPhone’s ~5,088 mAh battery.
The charging speeds are also worlds apart. Xiaomi supports blazing-fast 100W wired charging, 50W wireless, and 22.5W reverse wireless charging. For comparison, the iPhone supports wired charging that gets to 50% in 20 minutes and 25W wireless charging.
