Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 11i
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 54/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5567 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 750,481); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Xiaomi 11i is noticeably lighter (207g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi 11i
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5567 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 249g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 11i by 373.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 11i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (97/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (71/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.