OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The OnePlus Nord N20 SE (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G35, 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 30/100 (a 62-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 200,794); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE doesn't; the OnePlus Nord N20 SE is noticeably lighter (187g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes OnePlus Nord N20 SE better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 235g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 200794
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 843
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 15/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (67/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord N20 SE | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 200794 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 843 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 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 | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord N20 SE and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads OnePlus Nord N20 SE by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (100/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (67/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord N20 SE and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The OnePlus Nord N20 SE has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE 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 OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord N20 SE 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.