Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $999 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 79/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,354,148).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Xiaomi 14 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 224g vs 235g
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2354148
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 77/100). Value score: Xiaomi 14 Ultra — 68/100, 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2354148 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×9.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 14 Ultra by 52.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $13. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $13 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (100/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (92/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 14 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 14 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. 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.