Redmi K70E vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi K70E (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra, 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 63/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,886,429); the Redmi K70E is noticeably lighter (198g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K70E
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi K70E better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 235g
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1886429
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1256
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4207
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K70E vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70E and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K70E (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K70E notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K70E | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1886429 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1256 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4207 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.3×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K70E
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K70E
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K70E
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K70E and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Redmi K70E by 62.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K70E
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E (100/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70E and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K70E (92/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K70E notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K70E or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E by 29 points (92/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K70E and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi K70E has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K70E or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70E or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K70E over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi K70E 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.