Redmi 20X vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi 20X (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G, 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 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 20X doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 20X
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi 20X better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 20X vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 20X (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 20X (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 20X (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 20X (92/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 20X | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 20X
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 20X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 20X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 20X and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Redmi 20X by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 20X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 20X (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 20X (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 20X (100/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 20X (92/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 20X or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 20X by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 20X and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi 20X has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 20X or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 20X or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 20X 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.