Tecno Camon 18 Premier vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 493,222); the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is noticeably lighter (200g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Camon 18 Premier better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 235g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 18 Premier vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 18 Premier | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.9×8.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 18 Premier and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 90.1% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (100/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (92/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 18 Premier and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 18 Premier 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.