Motorola ThinkPhone 25 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

The Motorola ThinkPhone 25 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 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 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4310); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 879,714); the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 235g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola ThinkPhone 25

Performance 55
Display 85
Camera 46
Battery 46
Portability 75
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 92
Portability 33
Value for money 96

What makes Motorola ThinkPhone 25 better?

  • Lighter: 171g vs 235g

  • Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (75/100 vs 33/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1001
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2918
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4310 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (75/100 vs 33/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola ThinkPhone 25 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 879714 5001234
Geekbench Single 1001 4327
Geekbench Multi 2918 12873
Display 6.4" P-OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2670 1208x2624
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4310 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 68W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 17
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm
Weight 171 g 235 g
Launch price — $986

Camera comparison

Motorola ThinkPhone 25

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Motorola ThinkPhone 25

  • 6.4" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2624
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Motorola ThinkPhone 25

  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola ThinkPhone 25 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola ThinkPhone 25 MediaTek Dimensity 7300
56/100
879714 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
92/100 +82.4%
5001234 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Motorola ThinkPhone 25 by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola ThinkPhone 25

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 (100/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 (100/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 (92/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (75/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Motorola ThinkPhone 25 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 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.