Realme 12x vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme 12x (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 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 513,809); the Realme 12x is noticeably lighter (190g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12x
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme 12x better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 235g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12x 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 41/100). 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 Realme 12x (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 12x (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (66/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12x | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.1×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 12x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12x
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12x and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Realme 12x by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 12x
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 12x (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (66/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12x or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12x by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12x and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme 12x has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12x 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 Realme 12x or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12x 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.