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Detailed Review: Xiaomi 15 and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max – Who Wins?
Xiaomi 15
VS
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Specifications
Xiaomi 15
VS
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Build Quality
| Device Height | 152.3 mm (6 inches) | 159.9 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Device Width | 71.2 mm (2.8 inches) | 76.7 mm (3.02 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.08 mm (0.32 inches) | 8.25 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Device Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) | 221 g (7.8 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Silver, Green, Purple | White, Black, Silver, Blue |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | No |
| Display Coverage | 90.1% | 89.8% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A17 Pro |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4320 MHz | 3780 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 3.53 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix M)- 2 cores at 4.32 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix L) | - 4 cores at 2.11 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 3.78 GHz: Everest |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Apple Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 830 | Apple A17 GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1100 MHz | 1398 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 768 |
| Computational Performance | ~3379.2 GFLOPS | ~2147.2 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 5300 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.0 | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | iOS 17 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
| Read-Only Memory | HyperOS 3.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 13:20 hr | 12:36 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 19:22 hr | 22:07 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 150 hr | 139 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 152 | 142 |
| Camera Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 120FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 1920 FPS (720p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 115° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Ultrawide: 50 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Telephoto: 12 MP 3) Ultrawide: 12 MP 4) Depth |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 32 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 6528 x 4896 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 22 mm | 23 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Omnivision OV32B | Sony IMX714 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.14" (≈ 0.32 inch) | 1/3.6" (≈ 0.28 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 0.7 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Optical |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | eSIM |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM B2/B3/B5/B8 | GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) |
| 3G Network Support | WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/B38/39/40/41/42/483G/664G | LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | October 2024 | September 2023 |
| Initial Pricing | $945 | $1199 |
| Sensor List | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 90 | 87 |
| Camera Rating | 89 | 94 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 97 | 84 |
| Battery Rating | 100 | 93 |
| Connectivity Rating | 98 | 86 |
| Overall Review Score | 92 | 89 |
Phone Price Comparison
Xiaomi 15
$945.00 USD
EUR
794.37
INR
85,771.98
NGN
1,286,177.98
JPY
147,568.37
MYR
3,718.10
CNY
6,548.38
ZAR
15,039.49
RUB
72,895.50
GBP
691.55
CHF
726.23
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
$1,199.00 USD
EUR
1,007.88
INR
108,826.04
NGN
1,631,880.85
JPY
187,232.24
MYR
4,717.47
CNY
8,308.47
ZAR
19,081.85
RUB
92,488.58
GBP
877.43
CHF
921.43
