Samsung W22 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Samsung W22 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 48/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (235g vs 271g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung W22 5G
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Samsung W22 5G better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 235g vs 271g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung W22 5G vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung W22 5G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung W22 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.2" Super Amoled | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 832x2268 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×67.1×14.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 271 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Samsung W22 5G
- Main: 12MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung W22 5G
- 6.2" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 832x2268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung W22 5G
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung W22 5G and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Samsung W22 5G by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung W22 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung W22 5G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (100/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (92/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung W22 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G by 44 points (92/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung W22 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung W22 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung W22 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung W22 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung W22 5G over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung W22 5G 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.