Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, ahead on Design & display.
| Category | 17 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Weight
- 219 g
- against 240 g
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.39 mm
- Microphone Count
- 4
- against 2
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,500 mAh
- against 7,500 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,000 nits
- against 3,500 nits
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 4,327
- against 3,234
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.01 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,543,388 | 4,451,738 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 4,327 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 12,873 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 cores up to 3.62 GHz. | Octa-core; 2 × 5 GHz Prime cores and 6 × 4 GHz Performance cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,761 | — |
Design
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green, Purple | Black, White, Pink, Red, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.39 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 219 g Best value | 240 g |
| Usable Surface | 92.3 % Best value | 91.6 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Titanium, Glass | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Titanium |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.4 mm |
Battery
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,500 mAh | 8,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 50 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 22.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,200 px | 1,208 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,608 px | 2,624 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 416 ppi | 418 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3, Secondary Display | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Secondary Display, Touchscreen |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 2.9″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 4,000 nits |
| Display colors | — | 68B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, VoLTE, VoNR, DLNA, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB 3.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, VoLTE, VoNR, DisplayPort output, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.35 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2509FPN0BC | — |
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