Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 48/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G better?
- Lighter: 222g vs 235g
- Better portability (37/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (100/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (92/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G by 44 points (92/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.