Poco X6 Neo vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Poco X6 Neo (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080, 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 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 573,460); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X6 Neo doesn't; the Poco X6 Neo is noticeably lighter (175g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X6 Neo
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Poco X6 Neo better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 235g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 573460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2020
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X6 Neo vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X6 Neo (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Poco X6 Neo are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X6 Neo (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X6 Neo (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (77/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X6 Neo | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 573460 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2020 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Poco X6 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco X6 Neo
- 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 X6 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X6 Neo and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Poco X6 Neo by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco X6 Neo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X6 Neo (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Poco X6 Neo are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X6 Neo (100/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X6 Neo (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (77/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X6 Neo or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X6 Neo by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X6 Neo and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco X6 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X6 Neo or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X6 Neo or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Poco X6 Neo 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.