Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 17 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
With overall scores close, the choice comes down to size: the Xiaomi 17 is compact and light, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G is built around a larger display and battery. The 17 weighs 191 g and has a 6.31″ screen; the Pro Max weighs 240 g and measures 6.9″.
The Xiaomi 17 has higher pixel density, 464 ppi versus 418 ppi, and adds IP69 to IP68, while the Pro Max has IP68. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G uses an LTPO AMOLED display and reaches 4,000 nits, against AMOLED and 3,500 nits on the 17. Its battery is 8,500 mAh versus 7,000 mAh. Both support 100 W wired and 50 W wireless charging.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G pairs a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 with 1 TB of storage; the Xiaomi 17 has a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 512 GB. The main camera is 200 MP versus 50 MP, and the Pro Max telephoto camera offers 3.2x optical zoom against 2.6x. The 17 favors lighter handling and pixel density; the Pro Max, screen size, battery capacity, and storage.
Xiaomi 17
The Xiaomi 17 is the better fit for buyers seeking a compact phone: it weighs 191 g and offers 464 ppi.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G suits buyers who want a 6.9″ display, an 8,500 mAh battery, and 1 TB of storage.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 17, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | 17 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Camera | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 9.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 17, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 418 ppi
- Weight
- 191 g
- against 240 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP68
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,500 mAh
- against 6,330 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,000 nits
- against 3,500 nits
- Waterproof Depth
- 6 m
- against 1.5 m
- Display Diagonal
- 6.9″
- against 6.3″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 17 | 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 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 4,027,702 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. | Octa-core CPU, up to 5 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | 17 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Pink, Blue, White | Black, White, Pink, Red, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 71.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 151.1 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 191 g Best value | 240 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.1 % | 91.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 6 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.1 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | 17 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 6,330 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 Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, USB Power Delivery | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, USB Power Delivery |
| Battery Endurance | 64 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 50 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | 17 | 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 | 6.3″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,220 px Best value | 1,208 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,656 px Best value | 2,624 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 418 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Features | 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Mohs Level 6, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO | Secondary Display, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3, 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+ |
| 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 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 17 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | 17 | 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 | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 17 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 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 n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n84 | 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 B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 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 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 n84, 5G NR n89 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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 Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
Audio
| Specification | 17 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | 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 | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | 17 | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 25113PN0EG | — |
