OnePlus Nord 6 (India) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 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 72/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,314,417); the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) is noticeably lighter (217g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 235g
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2314417
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 6 (India) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2314417 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
- 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
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 6 (India) and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads OnePlus Nord 6 (India) by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (100/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) by 20 points (92/100 vs 72/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The OnePlus Nord 6 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) 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 OnePlus Nord 6 (India) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The OnePlus Nord 6 (India) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.