Realme X2 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme X2 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, 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 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 859,084); the Realme X2 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme X2 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme X2 Pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 235g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme X2 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). 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 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X2 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X2 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X2 Pro (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme X2 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme X2 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.7×8.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme X2 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme X2 Pro
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme X2 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme X2 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Realme X2 Pro by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme X2 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X2 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X2 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X2 Pro (92/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme X2 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme X2 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X2 Pro by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme X2 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme X2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme X2 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme X2 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 X2 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.