Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade A33S
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade A33S (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 5 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A33S doesn't; the ZTE Blade A33S is noticeably lighter (216g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE Blade A33S
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A33S better?
- Lighter: 216g vs 235g
- Better portability (34/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade A33S, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). 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 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A33S and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE Blade A33S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 160.0×78.0×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A33S
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A33S
- 6.3" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A33S
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A33S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (82/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (92/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A33S and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A33S — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade A33S?
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.