Tecno Camon 18 Premier vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 493,222); the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Camon 18 Premier better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 219g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 18 Premier vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 18 Premier | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.9×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 18 Premier and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 18 Premier
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (87/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (89/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 18 Premier and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 18 Premier over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.