Redmi Note 8T vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 8T (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 $200 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 28/100 (a 64-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 Redmi Note 8T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8T
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $986
- Better portability (59/100 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
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8T vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 64 points higher (92/100 vs 28/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8T — 16/100, 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 8T (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8T | 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 | — | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8T and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 8T by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $786. Redmi Note 8T was $786 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (92/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 64 points (92/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8T or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8T 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 8T 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.