Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins 4 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsXiaomi 18 Pro Max9097
- Camerafrom specsXiaomi 18 Pro Max82100
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieXiaomi 18 Pro Max88100
- Batteryfrom specsXiaomi 18 Pro Max62100
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery8,500 mAh vs 4,850 mAh
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 50 MP
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.3"
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a sharper selfie camera50 MP vs 32 MP
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the faster chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs Google Tensor G6
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 90.0/100
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,500 mAh vs 4,850 mAh) and sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP).
Reliable all-round performance.
Larger battery: 8,500 mAh vs 4,850 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Common questions
Which is better: Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,500 mAh vs 4,850 mAh) and sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP). BeastScore: Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G 89.0/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G has a 6.3-inch display and 4850 mAh battery. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 8500 mAh battery.
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