Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has better RAM than iQOO 16R. In terms of display resolution, iQOO 16R has better resolution of 2750 x 1260 than Xiaomi 18 Pro Max which has resolution of 2624 x 1208. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | iQOO 16R |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.59 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 10000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 99999 | Rs. 79990 |
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 February 24th, 2027 (Expected). The Expected cost of iQOO 16R is Rs. 79990.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to iQOO 16R's 6.59 inch screen. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as iQOO 16R has AMOLED Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 459 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 iQOO's phone ~ 90.5%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO 16R's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines iQOO 16R's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 50 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 17.
| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | iQOO 16R |
| General | ||
| Model | 18 pro max | |
| 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 | February 24th, 2027 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 163.4 x 8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Red | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1208 x 2624 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.59 inches, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 418 PPI | ~ 459 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.6% | ~ 90.5% |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 4000 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Display Dimming | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz | |
| Features | Eyecare Display | |
| 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 |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| 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, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| 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, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC | GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, 3D Utrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Ai Image Expander, AI four Season | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | 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 (Wide Angle) 8 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | 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 | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, panorama | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 4 | Origin OS 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 |
| CPU | 5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Fabrication Node | 2nm | |
| GPU | Adreno | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio Snapdragon sound | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8500 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery | 10000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Flash Charge |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 27W | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |