Motorola S50 Neo vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Motorola S50 Neo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, 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 51/100 (a 41-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 617,626); the Motorola S50 Neo is noticeably lighter (171g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola S50 Neo
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Motorola S50 Neo better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 235g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola S50 Neo vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Motorola S50 Neo are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (80/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola S50 Neo | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Motorola S50 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola S50 Neo
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola S50 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola S50 Neo and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Motorola S50 Neo by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola S50 Neo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Motorola S50 Neo are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (92/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (80/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola S50 Neo and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola S50 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Motorola S50 Neo over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
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.