Poco M6 Pro 4G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Poco M6 Pro 4G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra, 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 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco M6 Pro 4G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Pro 4G
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Poco M6 Pro 4G better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 235g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 Pro 4G vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro 4G (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Poco M6 Pro 4G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro 4G (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro 4G (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro 4G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (72/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 Pro 4G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14, planned upgrade to Android 14, HyperOS | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Pro 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M6 Pro 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Pro 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M6 Pro 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro 4G (100/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Poco M6 Pro 4G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro 4G (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro 4G (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro 4G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (72/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 Pro 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro 4G by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Pro 4G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco M6 Pro 4G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Pro 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 Pro 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Pro 4G 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.