Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $1299 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 80/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 3,434,654); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 4301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 12490
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 203g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1299
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 12 points higher (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 29.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $454. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $454 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (100/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (87/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.