Poco M7 4G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Poco M7 4G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 43/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 4G
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Poco M7 4G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 224g vs 235g
- Better portability (39/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 4G vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). 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 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 4G (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 4G (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 4G (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 4G is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 4G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.1×80.5×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 4G
- 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 M7 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 4G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 4G and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Poco M7 4G by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M7 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 4G (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 4G (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 4G (92/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 4G is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 4G by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 4G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco M7 4G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 4G 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 M7 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 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.