RedMagic 11S Pro 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.
RedMagic 11S Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins 5 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 Max9697
- Camerafrom specsXiaomi 18 Pro Max66100
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieXiaomi 18 Pro Max60100
- Batteryfrom specsXiaomi 18 Pro Max94100
- Displayfrom specsXiaomi 18 Pro Max8594
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery8,500 mAh vs 8,000 mAh
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max charges faster100W vs 80W
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 50 MP
- RedMagic 11S Pro has a smoother screen144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.85"
- RedMagic 11S Pro is lighter230 g vs 235 g
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a sharper selfie camera50 MP vs 16 MP
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- RedMagic 11S Pro has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
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 8,000 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 80W). The RedMagic 11S Pro is worth a look if you prefer its smoother screen (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Smoother display: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Larger battery: 8,500 mAh vs 8,000 mAh · Faster wired charging: 100W vs 80W
Common questions
Which is better: RedMagic 11S Pro 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 8,000 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 80W). The RedMagic 11S Pro is worth a look if you prefer its smoother screen (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). BeastScore: RedMagic 11S Pro 90.0/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between RedMagic 11S Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
RedMagic 11S Pro has a 6.85-inch display and 8000 mAh battery. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 8500 mAh battery.
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