Category Breakdown
Camera
18 Pro Max
Main sensor resolution (200 MP)
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18 Pro Max
Battery capacity (8,500 mAh)
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Wired charging speed
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17 Pro Max
AnTuTu benchmark (2,456,317 pts)
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Screen size
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17 Pro Max
Total weight (219g)
WinsValue
18 Pro Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 17 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.9" | |
| 1,200 × 2,608 | 1,208 × 2,624 | |
| LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 160Hz | 2,160Hz | |
| 3,500 nits | 4,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 5x | 3.2x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| 2,456,317 | — | |
| 10,600 | — | |
| 6,761 | — | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 7,500 mAh | 8,500 mAh | |
| 100W | 100W | |
| 50W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 219g | 235g | |
| 8mm | 8.4mm | |
| Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame | |
| — | IP68 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
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Best budget flagship
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
It offers high-end performance and a lighter build for a significantly lower price.
Best overall performance
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
It features a superior 200MP camera and a massive 8500mAh battery for extended endurance.