Xiaomi 15T Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Xiaomi 15T Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $650 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 83/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,583,659); the Xiaomi 15T Pro is noticeably lighter (210g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15T Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Xiaomi 15T Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $986
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2583659
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2729
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 8430
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15T Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 87/100). 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 79/100). Value score: Xiaomi 15T Pro — 80/100, 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T Pro (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15T Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2583659 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.9×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 15T Pro
- 5500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:09 hrs, total 27:31 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 15T Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 15T Pro by 48.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $336. Xiaomi 15T Pro was $336 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T Pro (100/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 15T Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15T Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 15T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15T Pro 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 15T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15T Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 15T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. 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.