Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 55/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE V40 Pro
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 235g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 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 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 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 V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE V40 Pro
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display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (92/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE V40 Pro?
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.