Realme 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme 8 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 517,460); the Realme 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (176g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme 8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 235g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 8 Pro 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 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (72/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 8 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.9×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme 8 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 8 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 8 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 8 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Realme 8 Pro by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 8 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (92/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (72/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8 Pro 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.