Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 11 4G
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 11 4G (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. 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 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 303,398); the ZTE Axon 11 4G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 11 4G
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 32/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 11 4G better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 235g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 11 4G, 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 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (80/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 11 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10, MiFavor 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 11 4G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 11 4G
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 11 4G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 11 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 11 4G by 1548.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 11 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (100/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (92/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G 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 Axon 11 4G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 11 4G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
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.