Redmi 6 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi 6 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 19/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6 doesn't; the Redmi 6 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 6
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi 6 better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 235g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 6 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (80/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 6 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ; MIUI 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 6
- Main: 12MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 6
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 6
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 6 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Redmi 6 by 96.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (82/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (80/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 6 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 by 73 points (92/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 6 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi 6 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 6 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 Redmi 6 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 6 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.