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The Xiaomi 13 Pro launched, and it’s ready to compete with the best devices out there. Apple’s crown jewel, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, is considered to be one of those, and one of the most popular high-end phones generally. Therefore, we’re here to compare the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 13 Pro. These two phones do differ in so many ways, and that should make for an interesting comparison.
We’ll first list their spec sheets, as we usually do when it comes to comparisons. Following that, we’ll compare the two devices across a number of categories, including design, display, performance, battery, cameras, and audio. This will, hopefully, help you make a purchasing decision. So, let’s get started.
Specs
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Screen size | 6.7-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display (flat, 120Hz refresh rate, 200 nits peak brightness) | 6.73-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display (curved, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1,900 nits peak brightness) |
| Screen resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 3200 x 1440 |
| SoC | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB (LPDDR5X) |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, non-expandable | 256GB/512GB, non-expandable (UFS 4.0) |
| Rear cameras | 48MP (f/1.8 aperture, wide-angle, 1.22um pixel size, sensor-shift OIS, dual pixel PDAF) 12MP (ultrawide, f/2.2 aperture, 13mm, 120-degree FoV, 1.4um pixel size, dual pixel PDAF) 12MP (telephoto, f/2.8 aperture, 77mm lens, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom) |
50.3MP (Sony’s IMX989 1-inch sensor, f/1.9 aperture, 1.6um pixel size, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) 50MP (ultrawide, f/2.2 aperture, 14mm lens, 115-degree FoV) 50 MP (telephoto, 3.2x optical zoom, f/2.0 aperture, PDAF) Leica |
| Front cameras | 12MP (wide-angle, f/1.9 aperture, 23mm lens, PDAF) SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) |
32MP |
| Battery | 4,323mAh, non-removable, 23W wired charging, 15W MagSafe wireless charging, 7.5W Qi wireless charging, 5W reverse wireless charging Charger not included |
4,820mAh, non-removable, 120W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, 10W reverse wireless charging Charger included |
| Dimensions | 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9mm | 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.7mm |
| Weight | 240 grams | 229 grams |
| Connectivity | 5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, Lightning port | 5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C |
| Security | Advanced facial scanning | In-display fingerprint scanner (optical) |
| OS | iOS 16 | Android 13 MIUI 14 |
| Price | $1,099 | €1,299/TBA |
| Buy | Apple | Xiaomi |
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 13 Pro: Design
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Xiaomi 13 Pro sure do look different, and also feel different in the hand. The iPhone 14 Pro Max has flat sides, all of them. That includes its display too. The phone is made out of stainless steel and glass. The Xiaomi 13 Pro has a lot of curves, on the other hand. Even its display is slightly curved towards the sides. The device is made out of aluminum and ceramic, at least the global model is.
Apple’s flagship is slightly shorter, but noticeably wider than the Xiaomi 13 Pro. It is also slightly thinner in comparison. It weighs 240 grams, while the Xiaomi 13 Pro weighs 229 grams (ceramic model). We’ll refer to the ceramic model throughout this comparison, as that is the only variant that launched globally. The iPhone 14 Pro Max has uniform bezels, and a pill-shaped cutout on the front. The Xiaomi 13 Pro has extremely thin bezels, and a centered display camera hole.
If we flip the two phones around, you’ll see considerably different designs on the back. Both of them have display camera islands in the top-left corner, but they do look fairly different. Both phones do include three cameras on the back, though. The iPhone 14 Pro Max is a bit more annoying to use with one hand due to its width, and the fact it cuts into your hand due to its flat bottom and weight. The Xiaomi 13 Pro is not easy to use with one hand either, as it’s also quite large. Both phones are quite slippery, so the usage of a case is recommended.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 13 Pro: Display
The iPhone 14 Pro Max includes a 6.7-inch 2796 x 1290 LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display. This panel is flat, and it supports an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It supports HDR10 content, and also has Dolby Vision support. It can reach a maximum brightness of 2,000 nits in direct sunlight. The display aspect ratio here is 19.5:9, and the panel is protected by the Ceramic Shield glass.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro, on the other hand, has a 6.73-inch QHD+ (3200 x 1440) LTPO AMOLED display. This display is curved, and it supports up to 1 billion colors. It has an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and Dolby Vision support as well. This panel also gets immensely bright at 1,900 nits of peak brightness. The display aspect ratio here is 20:9, and the panel is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus.
Both of these phones have top-of-the-line displays. They’re immensely sharp, vivid, and have great viewing angles. On top of that, they’re really fluid, and get more than bright enough. Even in direct sunlight, both displays should get bright enough for you to be able to easily see what’s on them. These are some of the brightest offerings out there. They’re both also well-protected. You can’t go wrong here, just note that one is flat, and the other is curved.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 13 Pro: Performance
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is fueled by the Apple A16 Bionic SoC. That is Apple’s 4nm flagship processor. The phone is also equipped with 6GB of RAM, and NVMe storage. The Xiaomi 13 Pro comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, the best processor Qualcomm has to offer. The phone is equipped with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage. Xiaomi’s flagship has more powerful RAM and storage, while both SoCs are outstanding.
What does this mean for regular, day-to-day performance. It means that you’ll get an immensely fluid phone, regardless of what you do, basically. Getting them to slow down is not an easy task. They glide through browsing, consuming multimedia, image editing, messaging, and so much more. Even games are not a problem for either of the two phones, which is to be expected. Even the most powerful games out there run very nicely on both smartphones. They do get warm during intense gaming sessions, but we did not notice a performance drop-off or anything of the sort.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 13 Pro: Battery
Apple’s flagship comes with a 4,323mAh battery, while the Xiaomi 13 Pro has a 4,820mAh unit. Do note that iOS devices usually come with smaller batteries, but that doesn’t mean they offer worse battery life. What’s the case here, though? Well, both smartphones offer excellent battery life, but the iPhone 14 Pro Max does have the edge. Apple improved its battery life since its launch, actually.
Getting to an 8-hour screen-on-time mark with both phones is doable, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max usually lasts a bit longer than that. The Xiaomi 13 Pro sometimes fell under that mark for us, though. Your mileage will, of course, differ, maybe even considerably. Your installed apps will be different, and so will your usage and signal where you live. There are simply too many factors. The point is, both phones deliver really good battery life.
When it comes to charging, the Xiaomi 13 Pro dwarfs the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Not only does it come with a 120W charger in the box, but it supports 120W wired charging. It also supports 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. The iPhone 14 Pro Max doesn’t have a charger in the box, and it supports 20W wired, 15W MagSafe wireless, and 7.5W Qi wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 13 Pro: Cameras
The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 48-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide unit (120-degree FoV), and a 12-megapixel telephoto camera (3x optical zoom). The Xiaomi 13 Pro, on the other hand, comes with a 50.3-megapixel main camera (1-inch sensor), a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera (115-degree FoV), and a 50-megapixel telephoto camera (3.2x optical zoom). Xiaomi’s flagship also has Leica lenses on all three cameras.
So, how do they compare? Well, they both shoot great photos, but completely different ones. The iPhone 14 Pro Max tries to keep things closer to real life in terms of looks. The Xiaomi 13 Pro has that Leica image style and two shooting styles you can choose from. It offers Leica Vibrant and Leica Authentic modes. The Leica Vibrant is what most people will prefer, as the colors get emphasized a bit more.
They both provide really detailed photos, though the ones from the Xiaomi 13 Pro look a bit more moody, in lack of a better word. That especially goes for low light images. They also look more like they were taken with professional cameras due to the natural, creamy bokeh. The dynamic range is good on both, but they both struggle with white balance from time to time. It could end up being fixed soon, though, via an update. They both do a great job with macro photography, while the Xiaomi 13 Pro shines when it comes to portrait images taken with the telephoto camera.
Both phones do a good job when it comes to ultrawide shots, and they keep the color science close to what the main cameras offer. The video recording is better on the iPhone 14 Pro Max, but the Xiaomi 13 Pro does a great job too. It’s all a matter of preference when it comes to these cameras, both phones do a great job.
Audio
There is a pair of stereo speakers on both of these smartphones. Those speakers are very good on both phones. They’re more than loud enough, and they’re also detailed. The distortion is not exactly noticeable.
There is no audio jack on either phone, though. You’ll need to utilize the Type-C port, which is located at the bottom of both phones. If you prefer a wireless connection, however, Bluetooth 5.3 is on offer on both devices.