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Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB) vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 15 vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max X Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB) 24Points
6.36"
AMOLED

1200x2670

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5400
mAh

(Non removable)

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08Points Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB) Compare Xiaomi 15 X
6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3969
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

15 (China 256GB/12GB)} 24 Advantages Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB) vs iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)} 8 Advantages Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)
+4.32GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)125%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs226 grams (7.91 ounces)
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+68 billion4249 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+460 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs456 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP
+1/1.31" inches95%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP160%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5400 mAh36%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3969 mAh
+90W4 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsproprietary audio output
+4 microphones33%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vs3 microphones
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+6.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 6.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
256GB (220GB available)vs+256GB (242GB available)10%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 4.0vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)4%
Thinner
Aluminum body, glass frontvs+Ceramic frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
1200x2670 pixelsvs+1242x2688 pixels4%
Higher resolution screen
6.36"vs+6.5"2%
Larger screen
Dual-LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device

28 Common items in both devices
LTPO AMOLED / Super AMOLED
Dolby Vision/HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)
ModelXiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)
Other model namesXiaomi 15 24129PN74CiPhone 11 Pro Max A2218, A2220, A2161
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date10/29/20249/20/2019, Announced: 9/10/2019
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.2 x 152.3 millimeters (2.8 x 6 in)77.8 x 158 millimeters (3.06 x 6.22 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)226 grams (7.91 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontCeramic frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)
Display typeLTPO AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.36" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~90% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x2670 pixels (20:9)1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)460 PPI456 PPI
Colors68 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragon Crystal GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features3200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
Touch Sampling Rate: 300Hz
800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)
System versionAndroid 15iOS 13
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 18
User InterfaceHyperOS 2feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.32GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 2534643 (v10)
Geekbench: 9419 (v6)
AnTuTu: 459713 (v7), 536883 (v8)
Geekbench: 13870 (v4.4), 3503 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 4.0
256GB (242GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16
VoLTE
A2218 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2220, A2161 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
50MP telephoto f/2.060mm1/2.76"0.64µmPDAFOIS2.6x-optical-zoom
50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm115°1/2.76"0.64µm
(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm
12MP telephoto f/2.052mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras8K@24/30fps (HDR)
4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG)
1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps
720p@1920fps
Leica Summilux
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length21mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.14" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res
Stereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation4 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth6.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5400 mAh3969 mAh
Charger, watts90W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 3+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
10W Reverse wireless charging
Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Green, Lilac, Liquid Silver
• Xiaomi HyperAI
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Midnight Green (matte)
• Face ID
• Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)0.95W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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