OPPO Reno 15 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The OPPO Reno 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $350 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 63/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,394,716); the OPPO Reno 15 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno 15
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes OPPO Reno 15 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $986
- Better portability (73/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1394716
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno 15 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 78/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 15 — 60/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 15 (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the OPPO Reno 15 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 15 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (73/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno 15 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1394716 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 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 | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $986 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno 15
- 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
OPPO Reno 15
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno 15 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads OPPO Reno 15 by 72.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $636. OPPO Reno 15 was $636 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 15 (100/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the OPPO Reno 15 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 15 (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (73/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 15 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 15 by 29 points (92/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 15 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The OPPO Reno 15 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 15 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 OPPO Reno 15 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 15 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The OPPO Reno 15 is a better fit for active 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.