Oppo A18 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Oppo A18 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 34/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 348,562); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A18 doesn't; the Oppo A18 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A18
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Oppo A18 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A18 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Oppo A18 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A18 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A18 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A18
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo A18
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A18
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A18 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Oppo A18 by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A18
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Oppo A18 (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A18 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A18 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A18 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Oppo A18 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A18 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A18 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A18 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.