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Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) 23Points
6.81"
AMOLED

1440x3200

50
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)

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!

Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) vs iPhone XS Max (256GB)} 8 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)48%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1440x3200 pixels38%
Higher resolution screen
vs1242x2688 pixels
+515 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs456 PPI
+6.81"5%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 13MP196%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+1/1.12" inches128%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 20MP181%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 7.1MP
+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 SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
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
+5000 mAh58%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3174 mAh
+67W3 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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsproprietary audio output
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
UFS 3.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)10%
Thinner
Aluminum frame, glass front/backvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Dual-LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices
256GB (230GB available) / 256GB (244GB available)
208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Dolby Vision/HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Other model names小米11 Pro (256GB+8GB RAM)iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date4/2/2021, Announced: 3/29/20219/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)74.6 x 164.3 millimeters (2.94 x 6.47 in)77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.81" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI456 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1500nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
System versionAndroid 11iOS 12
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 18
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 353210 (v7)
Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (244GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
All models:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A2104 model:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16
VoLTE
A1921/A2104 models:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46)
A2101 model:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46)
A2102 model:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP periscope telephoto 120mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
13MP ultrawide f/2.416mm123°
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.12" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm 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 on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)32mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 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 Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3174 mAh
Charger, watts67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging67W Qi wireless charging
10W Reverse wireless charging
Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered25 hours (1 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)iPhone XS 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, Green, Purple
• MIUI 12.5
• Screen protector included
• Protective case included
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Tuned by Harman Kardon
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Face ID
• Apple Pay
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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