Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 44/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 824,513).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G by 48 points (92/100 vs 44/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 92
Portability 33
Value for money 96

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G

Performance 54
Display 83
Camera 20
Battery 25
Portability 38
Value for money —

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 3800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 25/100)

What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G better?

  • Lighter: 225g vs 235g

  • Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (38/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (92/100 vs 44/100). 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 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 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 Mix 3 5G (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
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" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1208x2624 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 8500 mAh 3800 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 10W
Main camera 200 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 12 MP
Front camera 50 MP 24 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 yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm 157.9×74.7×8.5 mm
Weight 235 g 225 g
Launch price $986 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 24MP
20
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2624
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G

  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G

  • 3800 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 10W
25
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
92/100
5001234 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
44/100 -506.6%
824513 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G by 506.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (100/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 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 Mix 3 5G (100/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (92/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G by 48 points (92/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?

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 Mix 3 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.