Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", OLED, 60Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3687mAh, 18W | 6330mAh, 100W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue | Ice Blue, Venture Green, Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | March 11, 2026 | ||
| Availability | November 13, 2020 | March 13, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,29,900 | ₹89,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1284 pixels | 1220 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2778 pixels | 2656 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 458 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3500 nits |
Body
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Weight | 228 grams | 191 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Xiaomi Shield Glass | ||
| Back | Textured Matt Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Stainless Steel Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Xiaomi Shield Glass | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos certified) |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 840 |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, RAW, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (Depth) | Auto Supermoon, Color Spectrum Sensor, Documents Mode, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Fastshot Mode, Filter, HDR, Laser AF, Leica Branded Lens, Long Exposure, RAW Capture Support, Super Macro | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording | 4-Mic array, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Night Video Recording, Pro Video Mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence | AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Interpreter, AI Search, AI Speech Recognition, AI Writing, Circle to Search, Google Gemini, Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | 3D Face Recognition, AI Face Unlock, Dolby Vision HDR, EIS, HDR Photos, HDR Video, Time Lapse | AI Face Unlock, EIS, HDR Photos, HDR Video, Palm shutter, panorama, PDAF, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Video Teleprompter |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Capacity | 3687 mAh | 6330 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 100 W |
Memory
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Xiaomi 17
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Electronic Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, IR Blaster, Laser Sensor, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
