Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $799 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 88/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 3,654,776); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $845
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 87/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 3654776
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 11047
- Lighter: 203g vs 219g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 4 points higher (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 90/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 25.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $46. Xiaomi 17 Max was $46 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 17 Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Max 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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.