Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has better RAM than Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 1272 x 2772 than Xiaomi 18 Pro Max which has resolution of 2624 x 1208. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has more internal memory than Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 99999 | Rs. 21999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 23, 2026. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is Rs. 99999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 09, 2026. The cost of Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 21999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.78 inch screen. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Ai+'s phone has display density of 450 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 418 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.6% than Ai+'s phone ~ 81.3%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 17 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 18 pro max | AINU88BLA5, Nova 2 Ultra 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 23, 2026 | April 09, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x 18W charger, 1 x Data cable, 1 x TPU, 1 x Screen protect film (applied), 1 x SIM card tary ejector, 1 x TWS (NovaPods Edge) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 163.4 x 8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 200 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Red | Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1208 x 2624 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 2772 x 1272 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 418 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.6% | ~ 81.3% |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 4000 nits (peak) | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Display Dimming | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Dual Display | 2.9 inches, LTPO AMOLED, 596 x 976 pixels, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, BT.2020, 4000 nits (peak) | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/48/66*/77/78/79, NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66*/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer (G sensor) Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyro |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 200 MP ƒ/2.4 (Periscope Telephoto) 1/1.56", PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF | 50 MP + 8 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX752 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser Af, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, Dual-tone , Hdr, Panorama | |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 720p | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash | 13 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, panorama | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 4 | NxtQuantum OS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 |
| CPU | 5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| Fabrication Node | 2nm | 4nm |
| GPU | Adreno | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | Yes |
| Video | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Audio Features | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio Snapdragon sound | |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8500 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 27W | |