Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Verdict
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is not clearly ahead in any section, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads in battery and design & durability; they are even on performance, camera, display and connectivity & features.
The biggest difference is battery: 91 vs 100 points.
- iPhone 18 Pro Max leads in 4 fields
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads in 10 fields
- 23 ties
37 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | iPhone 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Camera | 95 | 94 |
| Battery | 91 | 100 |
| Display | 96 | 95 |
| Design & durability | 76 | 81 |
| Connectivity & features | 84 | 82 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 100/100
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 100/100
- Chipset
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Apple A20 Pro
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
- RAM (max)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 12 GB
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 16 GB(Better)
- Storage (max)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 2 TB
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 1 TB
- Process node
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 2 nm
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 2 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 48 MP
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 200 MP(Better)
- Main sensor size
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 1/1.28″
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 1/1.28″
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Ultra-wide camera
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Telephoto camera
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Periscope lens
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Optical zoom
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 4×(Better)
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 3.2×
- Video recording
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 4K 120 fps
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 8K
- Front camera
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 18 MP
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 50 MP(Better)
- Front camera 4K video
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
Battery
- Battery capacity
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 5391 mAh
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 8500 mAh(Better)
- Battery endurance (EU label)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 62:00 h
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Unknown
- EU label cycles
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 1000
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Unknown
- Wired charging
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Unknown
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 100 W
- Wireless charging
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 25 W
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 50 W(Better)
- Reverse charging
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Wired
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Wireless
Display
- Screen size
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.9″
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 6.9″
- Panel type
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: LTPO OLED
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: LTPO OLED
- Refresh rate
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 120 Hz
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 460 ppi(Better)
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 418 ppi
- Peak brightness
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 3000 nits
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 4000 nits(Better)
- Resolution
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 1320x2868
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 1208x2624
- Screen protection
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Ceramic Shield 2
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3
Design & durability
- Weight
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 249 g
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 235 g(Better)
- Thickness
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 8.8 mm
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 8.4 mm(Better)
- Dust & water resistance
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: IP68
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: IP68
- Back material
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Aluminum
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Unknown
- Frame material
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Aluminum
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Aluminum
- EU repairability class
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: C
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Unknown
- EU drop resistance class
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: B
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Unknown
- EU energy class
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: A
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Unknown
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Wi-Fi 7
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.0
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 6.0
- USB speed
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: USB 3.x
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: USB 3.x
- USB port
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: USB-C 3.2
- DisplayPort output
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: No
- NFC
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- eSIM
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Satellite connectivity
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: No
- Stereo speakers
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: No
- Fingerprint reader
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: None
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Under display (ultrasonic)(Better)
- 3D face unlock
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: No
- Infrared blaster
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- FM radio
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: No
- microSD slot
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: No
- Card slot
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: No
General
- Operating system
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: iOS 27
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Android 17
- Launch price
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: $ 1,549.00
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: About 920 EUR
- Year
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 2026
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 2026
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| — | iPhone 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 106 - A3717 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3473 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71, 106 - A3716 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 106 - A3718 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3717 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3473 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3716 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3718 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2026, September 09 | 2026, September 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 18 | Available. Released 2026, September 23 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 163.4 x 77.6 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 3.06 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 249 g (8.78 oz) | 235 g or 240 g (8.29 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; China) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - International · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - China IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Display | ||
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, BT.2020, 4000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 116.2 cm2 (~91.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1208 x 2624 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~418 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 Anti-reflective coating | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 Secondary display (on the back): LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, BT.2020, 4000 nits (peak) 2.9 inches, 596 x 976 pixels |
| Platform | ||
| OS | iOS 27, upgradable to iOS 27.2 | Android 17, HyperOS 4 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) | Qualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz) | Octa-core (2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) | Adreno 850 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM NVMe | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 4.1 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", PDAF (12cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (3 speakers, with Dolby Atmos) |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio Snapdragon sound |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG |
| Infrared port | – | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model | Si/C Li-Ion 8500 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired | 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS 50W wireless 27W reverse wireless |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy | Black, White, Pink, Red, Blue, Violet Red |
| Models | A3717, A3473, A3716, A3718, iPhone19,3 | 2611FPNFAG |
| Price | $ 1,549.00 / € 1,599.00 / £ 1,299.00 / ₹ 179,900 | About 920 EUR |
| EU LABEL | ||
| Energy | Class A | – |
| Battery | 62:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | – |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | – |
| Repairability | Class C | – |