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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17
Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.
Xiaomi 17 scores higher (79/100 vs 78). New price not checked for at least one of them.
Which to pick by profile and use
By profile
- Budget: level (84 and 83).
- Smart: level (81 and 81).
- Premium: level (77 and 76).
By use
- Taking photos and videos: not scored for both.
- Lasting a long time between charges: Xiaomi 17 (90 vs 79).
- Gaming and demanding apps: level (95 and 94).
- Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (98 vs 90).
Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.
Picksly scores
| Criterion | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 78/100 | 79/100 |
| Performance | 95/100 | 94/100 |
| Battery | 79/100 | 90/100 |
| Working memory (RAM) | 90/100 | 60/100 |
| Storage | 98/100 | 90/100 |
| Fast charging | 41/100 | 80/100 |
| Brightness | 54/100 | 66/100 |
| Updates | 75/100 | not measured |
| New price checked | not measured | not measured |