Poco F4 GT vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Poco F4 GT (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $600 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,303,229); the Poco F4 GT is noticeably lighter (210g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F4 GT
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Poco F4 GT better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 210g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $986
- Better portability (47/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1303229
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F4 GT vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco F4 GT — 34/100, 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 Poco F4 GT (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Poco F4 GT are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F4 GT (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F4 GT (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F4 GT is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F4 GT | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1303229 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Poco F4 GT
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F4 GT
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F4 GT
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F4 GT and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Poco F4 GT by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $386. Poco F4 GT was $386 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F4 GT (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Poco F4 GT are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F4 GT (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F4 GT (92/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F4 GT is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F4 GT or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F4 GT by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F4 GT and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco F4 GT has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F4 GT or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F4 GT or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Poco F4 GT over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco F4 GT is a better fit for active users. 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.