Xiaomi 11T Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Xiaomi 11T Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $500 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,140,220); the Xiaomi 11T Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 11T Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Xiaomi 11T Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 204g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $986
- Better portability (48/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1140220
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 11T Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). 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 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Xiaomi 11T Pro — 44/100, 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 Xiaomi 11T Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (48/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 11T Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1140220 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×76.9×8.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 11T Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 11T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 11T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 11T Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 11T Pro by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $486. Xiaomi 11T Pro was $486 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (100/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (92/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (48/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 11T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 11T Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 11T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 11T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 11T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 11T Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 11T Pro 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.