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Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB — Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 · 256GB
Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 · 256GB

82
/ 100
From $1,079
VS
iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) wins by 14
iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) — A18 Pro · iOS · 512GB · Unlocked
Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked)

A18 Pro · iOS · 512GB · Unlocked

96
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB lands at 82 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB if…

  • ✓Competitive flagship specs
  • ✓Regional value pricing
  • ✓Distinctive design

Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked)

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) leads on camera (95 vs 82).

Battery life

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked)

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) leads on battery (90 vs 78).

Performance

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked)

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) leads on cpu (96 vs 82).

Display

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) leads on display (93 vs 82).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB 82
vs
96 iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked)

Score breakdown

Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB
82
cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 82
battery 78
display 82
design 80
iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked)
96
cpu 96
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 90
display 93
design 96

Specs side-by-side

Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB versus iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) — full spec comparison
Spec Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked)
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
A18 Pro
Storage
256GB
▲ 512GB
Release year
2022
2024
OS
—
iOS 18

Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB

Pros
  • +Competitive flagship specs
  • +Regional value pricing
  • +Distinctive design
Cons
  • −US availability varies
  • −Software skin learning curve
  • −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked)

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked)

Which is better, Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB worth the price? +

At $1,079, Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) worth the price? +

At $1,399, iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photography, Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) — leads on camera (95 vs 82). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Unlocked) — leads on battery (90 vs 78). Screen-on time and charging.