Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 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 88/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,998,145); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 235g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3998145
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100, 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 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (48/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3998145 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 17 Pro Max by 20.1% 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 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (48/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.