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Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025September 2026
Display
Screen size6.9″6.9″
Resolution2608 × 12002624 × 1208
Sharpness416 pixels per inch419 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits4,000 nits
Display typeAMOLED; rear 2.9-inch AMOLED screen, 976 × 596, up to 120 HzAMOLED; rear 2.9-inch AMOLED display, 976 × 596, up to 120 Hz
Brightness detailMulti-scenario peak 3,500 nits on both screens; minimum 1 nitMulti-scenario peak 4,000 nits on both screens; minimum 1 nit
Always-on displayFull-screen always-on displayFull-screen always-on display
Screen protectionXiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0 on the main screen; Dragon Crystal Glass on the rear screenXiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0
Display featuresP3 colour gamut; full-brightness single-pulse DC dimming; main-screen HDR10+, HDR Vivid and Dolby Vision; wet-hand touch; up to 300 Hz main-screen and 120 Hz rear-screen touch samplingHardware privacy display; BT.2020 colour gamut; full-brightness single-pulse DC dimming; main touch sampling up to 300 Hz and rear up to 120 Hz; HDR10+, HDR Vivid and Dolby Vision; wet-hand touch
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Memory12 GB – 16 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage512 GB, 1 TB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPUThird-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU up to 4.60 GHz; third-generation TSMC 3 nm process; Notebookcheck confirms the English Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 nameFourth-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU up to 5 GHz; TSMC 2 nm process; English Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 name corroborated by TechRadar for this exact model
GPUAdreno GPU; maker does not publish a model numberAdreno GPU; model number not published
AI engineQualcomm AI EngineQualcomm AI Engine
Storage typeLPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage; maker explicitly pairs 16 GB/1 TB; 12/512 GB and 16/512 GB configurations confirmed by NotebookcheckLPDDR5X RAM; UFS 4.1 storage; China factory configuration pairs corroborated by Sina
Cameras
Main camera50 MP200 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP200 MP
Optical zoom5×3.2×
Front camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera50 MP Light Hunter 950L, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS, QPD autofocus; 4-in-1 2.44 µm pixels; 1G+6P lens200 MP Light Hunter 960L, 1/1.28-inch sensor, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS and QPD autofocus; 16-in-1 2.44 µm pixels; 1G+6P lens
Ultra wide camera50 MP, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view, autofocus; 5 cm macro50 MP, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view, autofocus; 5 cm macro
Telephoto camera50 MP periscope, 1/2-inch sensor, ƒ/2.6, OIS; 30 cm telephoto macro200 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, ƒ/2.4, OIS; 12 cm telephoto macro
Front camera50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 90° field of view, autofocus50 MP
Video recording8K at 30 fps; 4K at 30, 60 or 120 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 720p at 120, 240, 480, 960 or 1,920 fps and 1080p at 120, 240 or 960 fps8K at 30 fps; 4K at 30, 60 or 120 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 720p at 120, 240, 480, 960 or 1,920 fps and 1080p at 120, 240 or 960 fps
Front video4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresLeica Authentic and Vibrant looks; rear-screen selfies and preview; dynamic photos, Dolby Vision, motion capture, subject and audio tracking, portrait, night, Pro, time-lapse, panorama and document modesLeica Authentic and Vibrant looks; rear-screen selfies and preview; dynamic photos, subject and audio tracking, portrait, night, Pro, time-lapse, panorama and document modes
Battery and charging
Battery7,500 mAh8,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 100 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingUp to 50 WUp to 50 W
Battery life detail7,500 mAh typical; 7,330 mAh minimum; built-in non-removable battery8,500 mAh typical; 8,350 mAh minimum; built-in non-removable battery
Wired chargingQC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and 100 W PPS supportedQC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and 100 W PPS supported
Wireless chargingXiaomi wireless charging50 W Xiaomi wireless charging
Charges other devices22.5 W wired and wireless reverse charging27 W wired reverse charging; wireless reverse charging supported
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight219 g235 g
Thickness8 mm8.39 mm
Height × width162.9 × 77.6 mm163.39 × 77.6 mm
Materials–Fibreglass Black, White and pink versions are 235 g and 8.39 mm thick; glass blue and transparent versions are 240 g and 8.47 mm thick
ColoursBlack, White, Cool Smoky Purple and Forest Green; China-market namesBlack, White, pink, blue and transparent editions; China-market names
Biometrics3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, under-screen and rear ambient light/colour temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster, flicker, laser autofocus, barometer and Hall sensorsProximity, under-screen and rear ambient light/colour temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster, flicker, laser autofocus, barometer and Hall sensors
SpeakersStereo dual speakers; four microphones; Dolby Atmos, spatial audio and Hi-Res wired/wireless audio; USB-C digital headphonesStereo three-speaker system; Dolby Atmos, spatial audio and Hi-Res wired/wireless audio; USB-C digital headphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 identified by Notebookcheck; China variantXiaomi HyperOS 4; China variant
In the boxPhone, power adapter, USB-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool and documentation; contents can vary with sales bundlePhone, power adapter, USB-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool and documentation; contents can vary with sales bundle
Connectivity
Mobile network5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/13/18/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/70/71/77/78/79/80/81/83/84/89; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/66/71 and TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42/48; 4×4 MIMO; China carrier and software restrictions apply5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/13/14/18/20/25/26/28/29/38/40/41/48/66/70/71/77/78/79/80/81/83/84/89; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/66/71 and TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42/43/48; 4×4 MIMO; China carrier and software restrictions apply
SIMDual nano-SIM; dual-active operation depends on SA bands and carrier supportDual nano-SIM; dual-active operation depends on SA bands and carrier support
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7, enhanced Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4 and 5 GHz; 2×2 MIMO, MLO, 8×8 sounding, Wi-Fi Direct and MiracastWi-Fi 7, enhanced Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4 GHz 2×2 MIMO and 5 GHz 4×4 MIMO; MLO, 8×8 sounding, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4 and dual Bluetooth per current maker sheet; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC; Notebookcheck instead lists Bluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 6.0; dual Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC
NFCChinese Wallet transport, access-card and payment functions; availability depends on location and providerChinese Wallet transport, payment, access-card and car-key services; availability varies by location and provider
USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; a separate USB 3 cable is required because the supplied cable does not support USB 3 transfersUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; separate USB 3 cable required because the supplied cable does not support USB 3 transfers
PositioningGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5, NavIC L5; assisted network positioningGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5, NavIC L5; A-GNSS and assisted network positioning

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