Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is thinner (8.4mm vs 10.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Lighter: 235g vs 241g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). 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 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 482.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (92/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
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 Mix Alpha?
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.