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Apple iPhone XS Max vs Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro

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Apple iPhone XS Max
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54 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
Apple iPhone XS Max
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro

Compared 2 smartphones : Apple iPhone XS Max Manufactured in September, 2018, with display 6.5 with chipsetApple A12 Bionic, vs Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro, Manufactured in March, 2026 with chipsetUnisoc T7250. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Apple iPhone XS Max
  • Higher pixel density: 456ppi
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Built-in eSIM
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
  • Larger display: 6.9in
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 6000mAh vs 3174mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.2 vs 5
  • Fingerprint scanner

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 4/64 GB
- 4/256 GB
- 4/512 GB		 - 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Apple iPhone XS Max and Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Apple iPhone XS Max
vs
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro

Display

Display quality comparison
Type OLED IPS LCD
Size 6.5 in 6.9 in
Resolution 1242x2688 pixels 720x1600 pixels
Aspect ratio 19.4:9 20:9
Pixel density 456 ppi 254 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness 625 nits 800 nits
HDR support Yes Dolby Vision No
Touch Sampling Rate 120 Hz n/a
Screen-to-body ratio 85.4 % 84.2 %
Features DCI-P3 n/a
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Apple iPhone XS Max
657 nits
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
n/a
sRGB gamut98.8 %n/a
PWM (Flicker)240 Hzn/a
Response time11.2 msn/a
Contrast∞ Infiniten/a
Sources: NotebookCheck [Apple iPhone XS Max]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 157.5 mm (6.2 in) 171.6 mm (6.76 in)
Width 77.4 mm (3.05 in) 79.5 mm (3.13 in)
Thickness 7.7 mm (0.3 in) 8.2 mm (0.32 in)
Weight 208 g (7.34 oz) 208 g (7.34 oz)
Water resistance IP68 No
Back panel Glass Plastic
Frame Metal Plastic
Colors - Silver
- Gold
- Gray		 - Black
- Gold
- Blue
- Green
- Orange
Fingerprint sensor No Yes, In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Apple iPhone XS Max
85.4 %
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
84.2 %

Performance

Testing Apple iPhone XS Max and Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Apple A12 Bionic Unisoc T7250
Max Frequency 2490 MHz 1800 MHz
CPU Cores 6 (2 + 4) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 4/1.6 (Tempest)
- 2/2.49 (Vortex)		 - 6/1.6 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/1.8 (Cortex-A75)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 7 nm 12 nm
Neural Processor Neural Engine No
Graphics Apple A12 GPU n/a
GPU Cores 256 n/a
GPU Frequency 1100 MHz n/a
FLOPS 576 GFLOPS n/a
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Apple iPhone XS Max
1310
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
433
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Apple iPhone XS Max
3458
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
1422
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)1310433
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)34581422
Sources: Geekbench v6 [Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro]
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Apple iPhone XS Max
700191
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
341105
CPU198067138575
GPU18535526709
Memory15213878149
UX16463197672
NanoReview Score700191341105
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Apple iPhone XS Max
5703
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
n/a
Max Surface Temp.45.2 °Cn/a
Stability66 %n/a
Graphics Test34 fpsn/a
Graphics Score5703n/a
Sources: 3DMark [Apple iPhone XS Max]

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 4 GB 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency n/a 1866 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 64 GB
- 256 GB
- 512 GB		64 GB
Storage TypeNVMeUFS 2.2
Memory CardNoMicroSD

Software

OS iOS 12 (Upgradeable to iOS 18.3.2) Android 16
OS Size 16 GB n/a
UI Skin n/a HyperOS 3

Battery

Volume 3174 mAh 6000 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 15 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging Yes Qi (10 W) No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes (50% in 30 min) Yes (20% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 03:29 h 2:45 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Apple iPhone XS Max
17:28
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
n/a
Web Browsing06:43 hn/a
Video Playback10:28 hn/a
Games04:11 hn/a
Standby Mode87 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels n/a
Zoom Optical, 2x Digital
Flash Quad LED LED
Stabilization Optical Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) No
Lenses count Standard: 12 MP
Telephoto: 12 MP		 Standard: 13 MP
Depth
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix12 MP13 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Focal length28 mmn/a
SensorApple iSight Xn/a
Sensor size1/2.51/3.06 (0.33)
Pixel size1.4 μmn/a
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalDigital
Telephoto
Matrix12 MPn/a
Aperturef/2.4n/a
Focal length52 mmn/a
Sensor size1/3.4n/a
Pixel size1 μmn/a
StabilizationOpticaln/a
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Apple iPhone XS Max
110
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
n/a
Video quality
Apple iPhone XS Max
96
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
n/a
Overall camera score
Apple iPhone XS Max
105
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
n/a
Sources: DxOMark [Apple iPhone XS Max]

Front camera

Matrix 7 MP 8 MP
Photo resolution 3088x2316 pixels n/a
Aperture f/2.2 f/2.0
Focal length 32 mm n/a
Sensor BSI CMOS CMOS
Autofocus Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) No
Stabilization Digital No
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No
Selfie camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Apple iPhone XS Max
97
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
n/a
Video quality
Apple iPhone XS Max
119
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
n/a

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5 5.2
Bluetooth features SPP, PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, LE, HSP, HFP, HDP, GAP, GAVDP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP LE
USB type No USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
DisplayPort n/a No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS
NFC* Yes No
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*12
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM Moden/aDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *YesNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900GSM 2/3/5/8
3G BandsHSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100WCDMA B1/5/8
LTE Bands*LTE (B700/B800/B850/B900/B1700/B1800/B1900/B2100/B2600)LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)
LTE category16n/a
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo n/a
3.5 mm Jack No Yes
FM Radio No Yes
Dolby Atmos Yes No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Apple iPhone XS Max
77.2 dB
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
n/a

Other

Class Flagship Budget
Announced September, 2018 yr February, 2026 yr
Release Date September, 2018 yr March, 2026 yr
Launch Price ($) 1100 n/a
MSRP ($) n/a 129
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Face Sensor		 - Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included n/a No
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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