Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (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 $1199 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 84/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 3,434,654).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 203g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1199
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 8 points higher (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 78/100, 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 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | 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 | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 172 | — | |
| 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 | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro by 29.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $354. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $354 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (87/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. 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.