Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 59/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is noticeably lighter (220g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 235g
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Joy UI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.4×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 340.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (92/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 33 points (92/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
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. The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a better fit for active users.