Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 11i
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi 11i (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi Mi 11i is noticeably lighter (196g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi 11i
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 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11i better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 235g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 11i, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). 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 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 11i are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11i
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 11i
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi 11i by 340.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 11i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 11i are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (100/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (92/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11i — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
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 11i?
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 11i is a better fit for active users.