Redmi Note 8 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $180 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $986
- Better portability (60/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8 — 26/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 8 by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $806. Redmi Note 8 was $806 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 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.