Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G and Xiaomi 18 Pro 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
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G suits buyers after a big screen and more power; the Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G has the edge in design, cameras, and battery. Overall, they are closely matched: the Max has the more advanced Snapdragon chip, while the Pro is substantially lighter.
The Max’s display measures 6.9″, against 6.4″ on the Pro, and has higher resolution: 1208 × 2624 px versus 1120 × 2436 px. The Pro is easier to handle at 208 g, compared with 240 g for the Max. TheAgusCTS also measured 4,000 nits peak brightness on both.
The Max packs an 8,500 mAh battery, while the Pro has 7,000 mAh; both support 100 W wired and 50 W wireless charging. The Max leads in performance with its Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, versus the Pro’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; in TheAgusCTS’s CPU test, it scored 1,438,079 against 1,106,206. The Pro leads on camera and also has a 2.7″ secondary display, compared with 2.9″ on the Max—a size difference, not a Pro advantage. The choice is mainly between the Pro’s lighter build and the Max’s extra battery capacity and performance.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G is the better buy for buyers who value battery capacity: it has 8,500 mAh, compared with 7,000 mAh.
Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G is the better buy for buyers who want a lighter phone: it weighs 208 g, compared with 240 g for the Max.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 18 Pro Max 5G | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,500 mAh
- against 7,000 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 6.9″
- against 6.4″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,208 px
- against 1,120 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,624 px
- against 2,436 px
Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Weight
- 208 g
- against 240 g
Video reviews
The comparison on video
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Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm | 2 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno | Qualcomm Adreno |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 5.01 GHz | 5.01 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 4,451,738 | 4,451,738 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 4,327 Best value | 4,301 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 12,873 Best value | 12,490 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core; 2 × 5 GHz Prime cores and 6 × 4 GHz Performance cores | Octa-core CPU: 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 |
Design
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Red, Blue, Grey | Black, White, Pink, Red, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.39 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 151.8 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 208 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91.6 % | 91.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Titanium | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Titanium |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
Battery
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 8,500 mAh Best value | 7,000 mAh |
| 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, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 50 W |
Display
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,000 nits | 4,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,208 px Best value | 1,120 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,624 px Best value | 2,436 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 418 ppi | 419 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | 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 | Secondary Display, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 |
| Cover display diagonal | 2.9″ Best value | 2.7″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | 4,000 nits | 4,000 nits |
| Display colors | 68B colors | 68B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 17 | 17 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 5 years |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | 18 Pro 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, 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 | 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 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 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/6E/7 | 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, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| 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 | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value | USB 3.2 |
Audio
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound |
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