ASUS 8z vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The ASUS 8z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS 8z is noticeably lighter (169g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS 8z
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes ASUS 8z better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 235g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS 8z vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ASUS 8z are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS 8z | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.9" | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
ASUS 8z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS 8z
- 5.9"
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS 8z
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS 8z and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ASUS 8z by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS 8z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ASUS 8z are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (92/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS 8z or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS 8z and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The ASUS 8z has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS 8z or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS 8z or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS 8z over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The ASUS 8z is a better fit for active users. 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.