Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 27/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 235g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (92/100 vs 27/100). 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 A52 Lite (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE Blade A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 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 | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
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display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (92/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 65 points (92/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
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 A52 Lite?
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.