Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. 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 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 235g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, 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 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 736.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade X1 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (82/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 52 points (92/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
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.