Category Breakdown
Camera
18 Pro Max
Main sensor resolution (200 MP)
WinsBattery
18 Pro Max
Battery capacity (8,500 mAh)
WinsCharging
nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+
Wired charging speed (120W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
18 Pro Max
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+
Total weight (223g)
WinsValue
nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.1/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 18 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.85" | |
| 1,208 × 2,624 | 1,216 × 2,688 | |
| LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 2,160Hz | 185Hz | |
| 4,000 nits | 5,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| 3.2x | — | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 8,500 mAh | 8,400 mAh | |
| 100W | 120W | |
| 50W | 80W | |
Build | ||
| 235g | 223g | |
| 8.4mm | 8.6mm | |
| Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass 7i) | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro+
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Highest resolution main camera.