Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZEED Z-One

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZEED Z-One (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 38/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 358,608); the ZEED Z-One is noticeably lighter (200g vs 235g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-One by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

ZEED Z-One

Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 51
Portability 54
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 358608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)

What makes ZEED Z-One better?

  • Lighter: 200g vs 235g

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZEED Z-One, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-One (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZEED Z-One (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-One (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-One (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZEED Z-One notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 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 ZEED Z-One
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 MediaTek Helio G81
AnTuTu 5001234 358608
Geekbench Single 4327 432
Geekbench Multi 12873 1416
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1208x2624 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP64
Dimensions 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm 165.7×76.7×8.5 mm
Weight 235 g 200 g
Launch price $986 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

ZEED Z-One

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

ZEED Z-One

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

ZEED Z-One

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and ZEED Z-One, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
92/100
5001234 AnTuTu
ZEED Z-One MediaTek Helio G81
38/100 -1294.6%
358608 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ZEED Z-One by 1294.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

ZEED Z-One

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-One (100/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZEED Z-One (82/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-One (100/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-One (92/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZEED Z-One notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZEED Z-One?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-One by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZEED Z-One?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZEED Z-One — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZEED Z-One?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZEED Z-One?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZEED Z-One?

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.