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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

Xiaomi 12 Pro edges it for most people

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

4.3/10

No price yet

Overall winnerXiaomi 12 Pro

4.7/10

No price yet

Best for

  • PhotographyXiaomi 12 Pro
  • GamingXiaomi 12 Pro
  • Battery lifeXiaomi 12 Pro
  • Keeping it for yearsApple iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Watching videosXiaomi 12 Pro
  • Light and compactEither - too close to call

Head to head

  • Performance
    7.2
    7.3
  • Gaming
    6.0
    6.8

    Xiaomi 12 Pro has the stronger graphics for games. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is fast in short bursts but its thin body limits how long it can hold that speed.

  • Battery life
    0.8
    3.3

    Xiaomi 12 Pro should last longer: 4,600 mAh against 4,323 mAh, on a 4 nm chip against 4 nm. It also charges faster (120 W vs 15 W).

  • Display
    5.1
    5.0
  • Camera
    3.0
    3.7

    Xiaomi 12 Pro has the better camera: 50 MP against 48 MP.

  • Longevity
    5.3
    3.3

    Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max should get software updates for about 1.9 more years, against about 0 for Xiaomi 12 Pro.

  • Storage
    6.6
    6.6
  • Connectivity
    6.2
    6.2
  • Size and weight
    7.9
    6.9

    Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is ahead on size and weight: thickness 7.9 mm against 8.2 mm.

All specifications
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Xiaomi 12 Pro
General
Communication
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 or 6e (market dependent), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Operating System
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.1
Android 12, MIUI 13
Release Year
2022
2021
Performance
Processor
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Display
Brightness
2000
1500
Display Type
OLED
AMOLED
Refresh Rate
120
120
Camera
Megapixels
48
50
Battery and power
Battery Capacity
4323
4600
Charging Wattage
15
120
Memory
RAM
6
12
Storage
Storage Capacity
256
256
Connectivity
Network Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Build and size
Thickness
7.9
8.2
Questions people ask

Which is better, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Xiaomi 12 Pro?

Xiaomi 12 Pro edges it for most people. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max wins on longevity, plus size and weight; Xiaomi 12 Pro wins on gaming, battery life and camera.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Xiaomi 12 Pro?

Xiaomi 12 Pro has the stronger graphics for games. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is fast in short bursts but its thin body limits how long it can hold that speed.

Which has the better battery life, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Xiaomi 12 Pro?

Xiaomi 12 Pro should last longer: 4,600 mAh against 4,323 mAh, on a 4 nm chip against 4 nm. It also charges faster (120 W vs 15 W).

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Xiaomi 12 Pro?

Xiaomi 12 Pro has the better camera: 50 MP against 48 MP.

Which will last more years, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Xiaomi 12 Pro?

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max should get software updates for about 1.9 more years, against about 0 for Xiaomi 12 Pro.

Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Xiaomi 12 Pro?

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is ahead on size and weight: thickness 7.9 mm against 8.2 mm.

Which is better for photography, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Xiaomi 12 Pro?

Xiaomi 12 Pro scores higher for photography.

Which is better for battery life, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Xiaomi 12 Pro?

Xiaomi 12 Pro scores higher for battery life.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Xiaomi 12 Pro?

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is better for watching videos, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Xiaomi 12 Pro?

Xiaomi 12 Pro scores higher for watching videos.

Which is newer, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Xiaomi 12 Pro?

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is the newer of the two, released September 2022.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.