Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. 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 3200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 Prime better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 235g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, 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 12/100). 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 Blade A7 Prime (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE Blade A7 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and ZTE Blade A7 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 3119.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A7 Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (82/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (100/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 73 points (92/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
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.