Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia V80 Max
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE nubia V80 Max (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 40/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE nubia V80 Max is noticeably lighter (191g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE nubia V80 Max
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE nubia V80 Max better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 235g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE nubia V80 Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE nubia V80 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (61/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE nubia V80 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 22W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 780 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 171.6×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE nubia V80 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE nubia V80 Max
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE nubia V80 Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE nubia V80 Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (100/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (92/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE nubia V80 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (61/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE nubia V80 Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max by 52 points (92/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE nubia V80 Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE nubia V80 Max — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE nubia V80 Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE nubia V80 Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE nubia V80 Max?
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.