Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 69/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,100,336).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1100336
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 67W vs 50W
- Lighter: 234g vs 235g
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (92/100 vs 69/100). 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 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 1100336 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 141 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 164.3×74.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 67W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 354.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (100/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (92/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 23 points (92/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
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 Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for active users.