Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 53/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (196g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 235g
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 157.2×74.6×8.5 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 9 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by 482.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by 39 points (92/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
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 Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
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.