Poco M5 (India) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Poco M5 (India) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 41/100 (a 51-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 554,590); the Poco M5 (India) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5 (India)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Poco M5 (India) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 235g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 (India) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (49/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 (India) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 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 / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M5 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 (India) and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Poco M5 (India) by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M5 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (49/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 (India) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 (India) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco M5 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 (India) 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 Poco M5 (India) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 (India) 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.