Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB vs Xiaomi 17T Pro 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 13 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB is cheaper by SAR 370 (prices checked 10 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 370
  • Higher optical zoom (telephoto): 8 x vs 5 x
  • Larger screen refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (7,000 mAh vs 5,088 mAh)
  • Higher wired charging: 100 W vs 25 W

The deciding difference here: screen refresh rate and battery capacity and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    6.9 in6.83 in
  • Display type

    OLEDAMOLED
  • Resolution

    2868 x 13201280 x 2772

Specifications side by side

23 of 23 specs

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Spec
AppleSAR 4,535
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB specs
XiaomiSAR 4,905
Xiaomi 17T Pro 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 4,535SAR 4,905
ProcessorApple A19 Pro—
Battery capacity5,088 mAh✓ 7,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W✓ 100 W
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Years of OS updates—5 years
Storage256 GB256 GB
Memory (RAM)12 GB12 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB and the Xiaomi 17T Pro 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB and the Xiaomi 17T Pro 256GB?

Main camera is higher on the Xiaomi 17T Pro 256GB: 50 MP vs 48 MP on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB and the Xiaomi 17T Pro 256GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Xiaomi 17T Pro 256GB: 7,000 mAh vs 5,088 mAh on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in wired charging between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB and the Xiaomi 17T Pro 256GB?

Wired charging is higher on the Xiaomi 17T Pro 256GB: 100 W vs 25 W on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.