TCL P80 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $229 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 55/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL P80 5G
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $986
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL P80 5G vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 52/100). Value score: TCL P80 5G — 64/100, 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 P80 5G (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (92/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL P80 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2766 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $986 |
Camera comparison
TCL P80 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL P80 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL P80 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL P80 5G and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads TCL P80 5G by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $757. TCL P80 5G was $757 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (92/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL P80 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the TCL P80 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The TCL P80 5G has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL P80 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL P80 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the TCL P80 5G 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.