Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi Play
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 235g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (85/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 2411.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (82/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (85/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
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.