ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (2021) 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 61/100 (a 31-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 Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is noticeably lighter (210g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 235g
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (37/100 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
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). 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 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders | 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 | 6.8" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×77.3×9.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 6.8" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (100/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (92/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders 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.