Lava Blaze Amoled 2 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $139 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 693,978); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 doesn't; the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Lava Blaze Amoled 2 better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $139 vs $986
- Better portability (79/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Amoled 2 — 78/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (79/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Amoled 2 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.1×7.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $139 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Amoled 2 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Lava Blaze Amoled 2 by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $847. Lava Blaze Amoled 2 was $847 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (100/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (79/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Lava Blaze Amoled 2 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Lava Blaze Amoled 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. 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.