Oppo F9 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Oppo F9 Pro (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, 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 26/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 314,537); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F9 Pro doesn't; the Oppo F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (169g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo F9 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Oppo F9 Pro better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 235g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo F9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo F9 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Oppo F9 Pro
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo F9 Pro
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo F9 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo F9 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Oppo F9 Pro by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo F9 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (82/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (100/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo F9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro by 66 points (92/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo F9 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Oppo F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo F9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo F9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Oppo F9 Pro 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.