iQOO 15, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and Xiaomi 17 Pro: Here is a detailed look at the iQOO 15, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (used as a proxy for the Pro model’s specs), including their key features and how they stack up in the current flagship landscape.

The current high-end smartphone market features a compelling battle between Apple’s established iOS ecosystem and the feature-rich Android offerings from manufacturers like iQOO and Xiaomi. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is already on the market, having launched in September 2025, and leverages the mature Apple ecosystem and A19 Pro Bionic chip. The iQOO 15 is an upcoming release for the Indian market, set for November 26, 2025, positioned as a gaming-centric and value-for-money flagship with top-tier specs. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, which launched in China in September 2025 and is expected in India in Q1 2026, aims to compete with a focus on cutting-edge camera technology and a massive battery.

Performance and Hardware

iQOO 15 is confirmed to be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and an additional in-house Q3 Supercomputing chip for enhanced gaming performance and thermal management. It offers robust RAM options of 12GB or 16GB.

iPhone 17 Pro Max runs on Apple’s proprietary A19 Pro Bionic chip, which, combined with iOS optimization, delivers excellent performance and efficiency. It features 12GB of LPDDR5X memory.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max also utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage, ensuring smooth multitasking and high-speed data access.

Display and Design

iQOO 15 boasts a large 6.84-inch 2K+ LTPO 2.0 AMOLED display with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate, catering to gamers and multimedia enthusiasts.

iPhone 17 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate and an impressive peak outdoor brightness of 3,000 nits.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max matches the iPhone’s screen size with a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display (120Hz refresh rate) and includes a unique selling point: a functional secondary 2.9-inch display on the rear for notifications and selfies.

Camera 

iQOO 15 is expected to feature a versatile triple 50MP rear camera setup with built-in stabilization and AI scene detection, capable of 8K video recording. A 32MP front camera is

iPhone 17 Pro Max employs a powerful triple 48MP Fusion camera system (Wide, Ultra-Wide, Telephoto with 4x optical zoom), known for excellent image processing and professional-grade video features like Apple Log 2. It has an 18MP Center Stage front camera.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max integrates Leica co-engineered triple 50MP sensors, including a periscope lens with 5x optical zoom. Its large 7,500mAh battery can even facilitate using the rear cameras for high-quality selfies via the secondary rear screen.

Battery and Charging

iPhone 17 Pro Max offers solid battery life, advertised to last up to 6 hours longer than the previous generation’s Pro Max model, but features slower 40W wired and 30W MagSafe charging (adapters sold separately).

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads the pack with a massive 7,500mAh battery and support for rapid 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, as well as 22.5W reverse wireless charging.

Software and Ecosystem

iQOO 15 will run on Android 16-based OriginOS 6 (Funtouch OS in India) and offers an industry-leading commitment of seven years of security updates and five major Android updates.

iPhone 17 Pro Max operates on Apple’s latest iOS 26, providing a seamless experience within the Apple ecosystem and known for long-term software support and security.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max runs Android 16 with HyperOS 3, which is Xiaomi’s custom interface offering unique features like the “HyperIsland” and a design that offers an alternative to iOS.