Realme Narzo 80 Lite vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme Narzo 80 Lite (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, 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 32/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 80 Lite doesn't; the Realme Narzo 80 Lite is noticeably lighter (201g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 80 Lite
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme Narzo 80 Lite better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 235g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 80 Lite vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 80 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 80 Lite | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 563 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.6×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 80 Lite
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 80 Lite
- 6.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 80 Lite
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Narzo 80 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite (100/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 80 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 80 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite by 60 points (92/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 80 Lite and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme Narzo 80 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 80 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 80 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 80 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.