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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12T Pro

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max

$1499
92.8/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
92.8
Benchmark
Performance96/100
Camera94/100
Battery94/100
Xiaomi 12T Pro
· 2022

Xiaomi 12T Pro

$849
90.5/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
90.5
Benchmark
Performance90/100
Camera99/100
Battery90/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:
  • ✓Larger 5,567 mAh battery capacity (+567 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy Xiaomi 12T Pro:
  • ✓44g lighter chassis (205g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$650 lower launch MSRP ($849 vs $1499)
  • ✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro MaxXiaomi 12T Pro
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby VisionAMOLED
Screen Size6.9"6.67"
Resolution & Density1320 x 2868 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)2712x1220 (446 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion144 Hz ProMotion
Brightness1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)900 nits peak
Screen ProtectionCeramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On displayScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorApple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)High performance SoC
CPU CoresHexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)Multi-core high performance
GPU GraphicsApple GPU (7-core graphics)Integrated Graphics
Operating SystemiOS 27Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12GB LPDDR5X12 GB
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB256GB
Storage SpeedNVMe fast flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera48 MP, f/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)200 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Samsung HP1
Telephoto Zoom48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OISNone (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)8 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / DepthTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)20 MP, f/2.24
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)163.1 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm
Weight249 g (8.78 oz)205 g
Build MaterialsGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass backGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity5,567 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging45W wired fast charging120W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging25W wireless chargingNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE5.3
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video outUSB-C 2.0
NFCYes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsFace ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satelliteEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsBlack, Silver, Glacier, BurgundyStandard finishes
Launch Price$1,499 / €1,600$849
Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone 18 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A20 Pro architecture and verified 94/100 camera rating.

When to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:
Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 90.5 · Larger battery capacity: 5,567 mAh (+567 mAh more)
When to buy Xiaomi 12T Pro:
Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 45W · Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 48 MP
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12T Pro

Which phone is better: iPhone 18 Pro Max or Xiaomi 12T Pro?

iPhone 18 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 92.8/100 compared to Xiaomi 12T Pro (90.5/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 90.5 and Larger battery capacity: 5,567 mAh (+567 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between iPhone 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi 12T Pro?

iPhone 18 Pro Max is equipped with a 6.9-inch display and 5567 mAh battery, while Xiaomi 12T Pro features a 6.67-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between iPhone 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi 12T Pro?

In lab hardware evaluations, iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 94/100 in camera performance, while Xiaomi 12T Pro scores 99/100.

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