Realme P1 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme P1 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 52/100 (a 40-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 982,776); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P1 Pro doesn't; the Realme P1 Pro is noticeably lighter (217g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme P1 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme P1 Pro better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 235g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 982776
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme P1 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Realme P1 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme P1 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme P1 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 982776 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme P1 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme P1 Pro
- 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 P1 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme P1 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Realme P1 Pro by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme P1 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Realme P1 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (100/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme P1 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme P1 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Realme P1 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme P1 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme P1 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme P1 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme P1 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.