Redmi K50 Gaming vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 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 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,294,871); the Redmi K50 Gaming is noticeably lighter (210g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Gaming
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 210g vs 235g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50 Gaming | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50 Gaming and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 74.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K50 Gaming
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (92/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users. 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.