Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 2868 x 1320 than Xiaomi 18 Pro Max which has resolution of 2608 x 1200. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5425 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 89990 | Rs. 179900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 25, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is Rs. 89990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 07, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 416 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.3% than Apple's phone ~ 90.7%. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple 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 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 24 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has version 17 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has version 27 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | 18 pro max | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 25, 2026 (Expected) | September 07, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 26, USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Dark Cherry, Cloud Blue, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LIPO OLED (68 B) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1200 x 2608 pixels | 6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 416 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.3% | ~ 90.7% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 2 | |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes |
| Color Gamut | Wide Colour (P3) | |
| Features | Dynamic Island, Always-on Display, Hdr Display. True Tone. Wide Colour (P3). Haptic Touch. 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical). Fingerprint-resistant Oleophobic Coating, Anti-reflective Coating, Support For Display Of Multiple Languages And Characters Simultaneously | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| 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 | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC), Digital compass, Wi-Fi, Cellular, iBeacon micro-location |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Bbarometer | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling System | VC Cooling | |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip, Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband Chip | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP (Main) using a 1/1.28" type "new generation" LOFIC sensor 200 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) Periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom & uses a 1/1.56" type sensor 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.78 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, Dual-tone , HDR, Panorama | |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 120/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash | 24 MP (Wide Angle) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | iOS v27 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 4 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (2nm) | Apple A20 Pro |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | |
| GPU | Adreno | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback |
| Video | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback | HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5425 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | Yes, 25W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 22.5W | Yes, 4.5W |