Realme P2 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme P2 Pro (2024) 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 55/100 (a 37-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 P2 Pro doesn't; the Realme P2 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme P2 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme P2 Pro better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 235g
- Better portability (69/100 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 80W
- 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 60/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme P2 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme P2 Pro (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Realme P2 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme P2 Pro (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme P2 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme P2 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (69/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme P2 Pro | 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" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 180 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme P2 Pro
- 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 P2 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme P2 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme P2 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Realme P2 Pro by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme P2 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme P2 Pro (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Realme P2 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme P2 Pro (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme P2 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme P2 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (69/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme P2 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme P2 Pro by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Realme P2 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme P2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme P2 Pro 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 P2 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Realme P2 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.