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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Frederick Marvin Lumba

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's Massive Battery Barely Edges Out Its Iphone Counterpart

The different versions of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (Credit: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's 17 Pro Max made waves when it launched in China on 25 September 2025, promising record-breaking endurance with its massive 7,500 mAh battery. But just weeks after release, new independent tests suggest the phone may not hold the battery crown for long.

Recent battery benchmarks from Novice Evaluation and WhyLab show that Oppo's unreleased Find X9 Pro has surpassed the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in multiple real-world tests, delivering longer screen-on times despite using the same battery capacity.

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