Xiaomi 13 Pro VS iPhone 14 Pro Max: features, differences and price

A few days ago we compared the Xiaomi 13 with the iPhone 14. The new terminal of the Asian brand has very interesting features compared to Apple’s proposal and at a practically identical price. But it’s not the only beast in its catalog, since the Xiaomi 13 Pro, which rivals the iPhone 14 Pro Max, is also being talked about. Let’s put these two models face to face

Features iPhone 14 Pro Max and Xiaomi 13 Pro

• Filter: with a practically identical size, we are in front two screens similar in functionality, with variable refresh rate, support for HDR10 high dynamic range and Dolby Vision, as well as a maximum brightness of 1900 or 2000 nits. Each panel is protected by a different technology, Gorilla Glass Victus on the Xiaomi and Ceramic Shield on the iPhone.
• Processor: we are ahead The best of every house, the A16 Bionic for the iPhone and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on the Xiaomi. Both chips offer excellent performance, but it’s true that Apple’s hardware-software combination is unbeatable.
• RAM and storage: iOS and Android manage RAM differently, so that the 6 GB of the iPhone does not yield less than the 8 or 12 GB of the Xiaomi. Google’s operating system benefits from having more memory. Regarding internal storage, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is available with up to 1 TB, and the Xiaomi 13 Pro with up to 512 GB; that is, plenty of space for photos, videos and files.
• cameras: both proposals commit to a triple rear camera, and although in the case of Xiaomi all three have 50 MP, this does not mean that their quality is better than that of the iPhone. Apple has released a 48 MP main camera with its Pro models which offers better photos in low light conditions. In photos, it’s a matter of taste., but in video the iPhone 14 Pro Max continues to lead due to its smoothness and stability. The front is 12 MP TrueDepth on the iPhone and 32 MP on the Xiaomi.
• connectivity: they are quite equal, with Wi-Fi 6, 5G and NFC for mobile payments. Although the iPhone retains Lightning and USB 2.0 speeds, the Xiaomi integrates USB-C but also low speed.
• Battery: Apple promises up to 29 hours of video playback with its iPhone 14 Pro Max, which is a beast, and easily translates to two days with normal usage. Although the Xiaomi incorporates a 4820 mAh battery, Battery life isn’t as good as you’d expect, since with light use our colleagues from Xataka obtained about six hours of screen. The strong point is the fast charging at 120W by cable to have it at full capacity in just 19-20 minutes.
• Operating system: iOS 16 in the case of the iPhone and Android 13 with the MIUI 14 customization layer on the Xiaomi. Apple does not mention how many updates its terminal will receive, but Xiaomi promises three big Androids and four years of security patches. and although MIUI 14 has an interface similar to iOS and comes with a lot of features, it’s not as polished as expected.
• Price: The iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at 1,469 dollars, and the Xiaomi 13 Pro at 1,399 dollars.

iPhone 14 Pro Max VS Xiaomi 13 Pro, which one to buy?

These Apple and Samsung phones have a screen with a similar size and characteristics, as well as the latest processor from the bitten apple and Qualcomm, which should provide the best possible performance in each terminal, so attention should be paid to other aspects.

• If you are looking for autonomy: despite an improvement over the previous generation (partly thanks to the change in the processor, which is more efficient), Apple provides up to 29 hours of video playback, which, translated into normal use, would be equivalent to approximately two days without too many complications.
• Refined operating system: each system has its strengths and weaknesses, but it is true that the MIUI customization layer, which offers an interface similar to that of Apple, still needs to improve and you get a more satisfying experience with iOS.
• Update support: Although Apple does not specify how many years of updates it will offer for the iPhone 14 Pro Max, it is more than likely more than the three versions of Android and the four security patches that Xiaomi promise. So if we plan to keep the mobile as long as possible, the iPhone is a safer bet.

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