Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $986 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 20W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $986
- Better portability (79/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 54/100). 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 22/100). Value score: Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (79/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 20W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- 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
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 506.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $586. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $586 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (82/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (79/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
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?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
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.