Both Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 2624 x 1208 than Xiaomi 17 Pro Max which has resolution of 2608 x 1200. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has more internal memory than Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 99999 | Rs. 105990 |
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 September 25, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is Rs. 105990.
There is LTPO AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has display density of 418 PPI & Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has only 416 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.3% than Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's ~ 91.6%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (256 GB).
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple 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 has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 17 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | 18 pro max | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 23, 2026 | September 25, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 163.4 x 8.4 mm | 77.6 x 162.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 235 g | 219 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Red | Black, White, Purple, Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1208 x 2624 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1200 x 2608 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 418 PPI | ~ 416 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.6% | ~ 92.3% |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 |
| Brightness | 4000 nits (peak) | 3500 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes, LTPO |
| Display Dimming | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+ | |
| 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) | 2.9 inches, LTPO AMOLED, 20Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak) |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 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 | 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 | 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, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| 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 |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 159 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Bbarometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| 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 ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 115mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF (30cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser Af, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, Dual-tone , Hdr, Panorama | Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, Dual-tone , HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 720p | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 4 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | 5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | |
| Fabrication Node | 2nm | |
| GPU | Adreno | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| 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 | 7500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | Yes, 50W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes, 22.5W |