Realme 14 Pro Lite vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme 14 Pro Lite (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 798,429); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 Pro Lite doesn't; the Realme 14 Pro Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 14 Pro Lite
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme 14 Pro Lite better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 235g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 14 Pro Lite vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). 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 Realme 14 Pro Lite (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Realme 14 Pro Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 14 Pro Lite (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 14 Pro Lite (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 Pro Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 14 Pro Lite | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×73.9×8.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme 14 Pro Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 14 Pro Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 14 Pro Lite
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 14 Pro Lite and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Realme 14 Pro Lite by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 14 Pro Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 14 Pro Lite (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Realme 14 Pro Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 14 Pro Lite (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 14 Pro Lite (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 Pro Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 14 Pro Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 14 Pro Lite by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 14 Pro Lite and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme 14 Pro Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 14 Pro Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 Pro Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14 Pro Lite 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.