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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Poco M7: Which One Should You Buy?

iPhone 17 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Apple · 2025

iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max
85/ 100
Launch price$1,199
Xiaomi · 2025

Xiaomi Poco M7

Xiaomi Poco M7
85/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

iPhone 17 Pro Max wins 4 of 6 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max
4 wins
Xiaomi Poco M7
Xiaomi Poco M7
2 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayConnectivityValue
iPhone 17 Pro MaxXiaomi Poco M7
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeediPhone 17 Pro Max
    90
    79
  • CameraiPhone 17 Pro Max
    85
    80
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • BatteryXiaomi Poco M7
    86
    95
  • DisplayiPhone 17 Pro Max
    90
    89
  • ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro Max
    100
    55
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueXiaomi Poco M7
    55
    85
Key differences
  • Xiaomi Poco M7 has the bigger battery7,000 mAh vs 5,088 mAh
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max charges faster40W vs 18W
  • Xiaomi Poco M7 is lighter205.4 g vs 233 g
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • ✓$8800 cheaper at launch ($1199 vs $9999)
  • ✓48 MP main camera
  • ✓6.9" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy Xiaomi Poco M7
  • ✓27.599999999999994 g lighter (205.4 g), easier to hold
  • ✓Bigger 7,000 mAh battery (+1,912 mAh)
  • ✓6.9" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro MaxXiaomi Poco M7
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Max Wins Display
Screen typeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDIPS LCD
Screen Size6.9"6.9"
Resolution & Density2868x1320 (460 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED (260 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness3,000 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Max Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorApple A19 Pro (3nm)Snapdragon 685
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsApple GPU (6-core)Not listed
Operating SystemiOS 26Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1024GB / 2048GB256 GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Max Wins Camera
Primary Camera48 MP, f/1.78, OIS, Fusion 48MPundefined MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom48 MP (8x optical zoom), f/2.8, OISNone (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera48 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens18 MP, f/1.9undefined MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Xiaomi Poco M7 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mmN/A
Weight233 g205.4 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68Not listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Xiaomi Poco M7 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,088 mAh7,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging40W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless Charging25W wireless chargingNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Not listed
Bluetooth6.0v5.0
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.0USB Type-C 2.0
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$1199Price on request
Our verdict

iPhone 17 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 84.5/100

After comparing all the specs, iPhone 17 Pro Max is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Significantly faster wired charging: 40W vs max 18W and Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP.

Buy iPhone 17 Pro Max if you want

Significantly faster wired charging: 40W vs max 18W · Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP

Buy Xiaomi Poco M7 if you want

Larger battery capacity: 7,000 mAh (+1,912 mAh more) · Lighter body: 205.4g (28g lighter in hand)

Common questions

Which is better: iPhone 17 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco M7?

iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.5/100 compared to Xiaomi Poco M7 (84.5/100), driven by advantages in Significantly faster wired charging: 40W vs max 18W and Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP.

What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi Poco M7?

iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 5088 mAh battery. Xiaomi Poco M7 has a 6.9-inch display and 7000 mAh battery.

How do iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi Poco M7 compare for speed?

iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 90/100 for performance; Xiaomi Poco M7 scores 79/100.

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