Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 38/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 515,647); the ZTE Libero 5G III is noticeably lighter (207g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE Libero 5G III
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Libero 5G III better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 235g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). 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 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4120 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 168.0×78.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and ZTE Libero 5G III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ZTE Libero 5G III by 869.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Libero 5G III
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (92/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
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.