Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.57"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4520
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.9"
OLED
OLED
1320x2868
48
MP
MP
18mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
4832
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB)
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6 Advantages 
34 Advantages | 20 Common items in both devices |
| HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10 |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| +13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Model | Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) |
| Other model names | 小米Redmi 10X 5G (128GB + 6GB RAM) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (A3257, A3525, A3526, A3527) |
| Country or region available |  China |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Apple |
| Release date | 5/26/2020 | 9/19/2025, Announced: 9/9/2025 |
| Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.75 x 164.16 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in) | 78 x 163.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in) |
| Weight | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) | 233 grams (8.16 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Ceramic Shield |
| Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Screen size | 6.57" inches | 6.9" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~91.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1320x2868 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 458 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 600nits[typ] HDR10+ | 1000nits[typ], 3000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | iOS 26 |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 820 MT6875 (7nm) | 64bit: Apple A19 Pro (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.26GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.2GHz E-Core (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC5 | A19 Pro GPU (6-core) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 2112459 (v10) Geekbench: 9746 (v6.5) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 | 1TB (960GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 VoLTE A3526 (International): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 53, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3257 e-SIM only (USA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3525 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3527 No e-SIM (China): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 41, 78, 79) | A3526 (International): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3257 e-SIM only (USA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79) mmWave (258, 260, 261) A3525 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3527 No e-SIM (China): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, 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/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
| Secondary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1/4"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4 | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"0.7µmPDAF 48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8100mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS8x-optical-zoom 0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.6 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/1.28" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization on both cameras |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision (60fps) 10-bit HDR ProRes RAW Cinematic mode |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | (dual front camera) 18 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5184x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.3 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 3 microphones |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 6.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4520 mAh | 4832 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 22.5W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable | 40W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 25W Qi2 wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Blue, Gold, Pink/blue • MIUI 11, 12 • Stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio | • Colors: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |