Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE Avid 589
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 19/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 235g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (80/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ZTE Avid 589 by 2716.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Avid 589
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (82/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (80/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 73 points (92/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE Avid 589?
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.