Xiaomi 17T Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $899 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 82/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,182,664); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $986
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3182664
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 87/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17T Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100, 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 93/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17T Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3182664 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| 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 | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17T 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 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17T Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 36.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $87. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $87 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (100/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 17T Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17T Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.