Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Too close to call: 1 of 6 categories each
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 17 Pro Max9897
- Camerafrom specsXiaomi 18 Pro Max93100
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie100100
- Batteryfrom specsTie100100
- Displayfrom specsTie9494
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueNot enough data
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery8,500 mAh vs 7,500 mAh
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 50 MP
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is lighter219 g vs 235 g
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max for its lighter body (219 g vs 235 g) and faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6), or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max for its bigger battery (8,500 mAh vs 7,500 mAh) and sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Lighter: 219 g vs 235 g (16 g less)
Larger battery: 8,500 mAh vs 7,500 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Common questions
Which is better: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
It's a close call. Pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max for its lighter body (219 g vs 235 g) and faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6), or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max for its bigger battery (8,500 mAh vs 7,500 mAh) and sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP). BeastScore: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 90.0/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 7500 mAh battery. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 8500 mAh battery.
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