Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 18 5G has better resolution of 2656 x 1220 than Xiaomi 18 Pro Max which has resolution of 2624 x 1208. Xiaomi 18 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7200 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 99999 | Rs. 94990 |
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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 expected to be March 11, 2027 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi 18 5G is Rs. 94990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 5G has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's 6.9 inch screen. Both the phones have LTPO AMOLED Screen Type. Xiaomi 18 5G has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has only 418 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.6% than Xiaomi 18 5G's ~ 89.5%. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 18 5G has 19.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM Xiaomi 18 5G has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi 18 5G's 200 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.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 17.
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| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 18 pro max | 18 |
| 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 23, 2026 | March 11, 2027 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 163.4 x 8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Red | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1208 x 2624 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1220 x 2656 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 418 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.6% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass |
| Brightness | 4000 nits (peak) | 5500 Nits Multi-scenario Peak Brightness |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes, LTPO |
| Display Dimming | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz | |
| Features | Color Gamut:dci-p3, Color Depth: 12bit, Eye-care Dc Dimming, Original Color Pro | Pro HDR | Wet Touch Technology, Hdr10+, Dolby Vision, Tüv Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certified, Tüv Rheinland Flicker Free Certified, Tüv Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified | |
| 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 | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| 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 | 5G:n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/71/75/77/78 |
| 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, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer | Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer | Gyroscope | Electronic Compass | X-axis Linear Vibration Motor | Ir Blaster | Flicker Sensor | Laser Focus Sensor | Barometer | Hall Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Al Speech Recognition, Al Interpreter, Al Search, Al Dynamic Wallpapers, Al Creativity Assistant,, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP69+ 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) 200 MP (Telephoto) 50 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 | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| 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 |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, panorama | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 4 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| CPU | 5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| 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 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | 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 | 7200 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W HyperCharge |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | Yes, 50W HyperCharge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes, 22.5W |