Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi CC9e
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is noticeably lighter (173g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi CC9e better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 235g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi CC9e, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (70/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi CC9e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi CC9e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi CC9e by 1418.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi CC9e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (100/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (70/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
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.