Category Breakdown
Camera
14 Ultra
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
14 Ultra
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
14 Ultra
Wired charging speed (90W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 17 Pro Max
AnTuTu benchmark (2,600,583 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
14 Ultra
Total weight (229.5g)
WinsValue
14 Ultra
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (6.7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.73" | |
| 1,320 × 2,868 | 1,440 × 3,200 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Quad | |
| 4x | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | |
| 2,600,583 | 2,014,262 | |
| 3,891 | — | |
| 45,657 | 4,977 | |
| 12 GB | 16 GB | |
| 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,823 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 40W | 90W | |
| 25W | 80W | |
Build | ||
| 233g | 229.5g | |
| 8.8mm | 9.2mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front (Shield Glass), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), titanium frame (grade 5) or aluminum alloy frame | |
| IP68 | — | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.