Motorola ThinkPhone vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Motorola ThinkPhone (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,289,763); the Motorola ThinkPhone is noticeably lighter (188g vs 203g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola ThinkPhone

Performance 70
Display 90
Camera 42
Battery 61
Portability 64
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Motorola ThinkPhone better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 203g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1289763
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola ThinkPhone vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola ThinkPhone: The Motorola ThinkPhone is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 18 Pro: The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 1289763 4888150
Geekbench Single 1761 4301
Geekbench Multi 4688 12490
Display 6.6" P-OLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1120x2436
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 68W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 158.8×74.4×8.3 mm 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 188 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Motorola ThinkPhone

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro

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

Display comparison

Motorola ThinkPhone

  • 6.6" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Motorola ThinkPhone

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
61
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

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

Motorola ThinkPhone Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
64/100
1289763 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
92/100 +73.6%
4888150 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Motorola ThinkPhone by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola ThinkPhone

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (100/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (100/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (87/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).

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

The Motorola ThinkPhone has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

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

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Motorola ThinkPhone over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Motorola ThinkPhone is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.