TCL K70 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $149 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 43/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 575,630); the TCL K70 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL K70
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $986
- Better portability (62/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL K70 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). 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 48/100). Value score: TCL K70 — 60/100, 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 TCL K70 (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the TCL K70 (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL K70 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | $986 |
Camera comparison
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL K70 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads TCL K70 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $837. TCL K70 was $837 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the TCL K70 (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL K70 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the TCL K70 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The TCL K70 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL K70 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 TCL K70 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the TCL K70 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.