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iPhone 18 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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iPhone 18 Pro 256GB

iPhone 18 Pro 256GB

  • 211 g.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
  • 256 GB storage in this version.
KSh 193,500In Stock
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Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.9 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 4.1.
  • 8,500 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 170,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max runs Android and has a much bigger battery (8,500 mAh), a larger 6.9-inch, brighter screen, a higher-resolution main camera (200 MP) and sharper selfies (50 MP), while the iPhone 18 Pro runs iOS, has a sharper screen, offers video output to a monitor over USB-C and is lighter (211 g).

Display

iPhone 18 Pro
About 6.3 inch screen
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
About 6.9 inch screen

Performance

iPhone 18 Pro
Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) processor
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Qualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2 nm) processor

Storage

iPhone 18 Pro
NVMe
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
UFS 4.1

Software

iPhone 18 Pro
Runs iOS 27
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Runs Android 17, HyperOS 4

Memory

iPhone 18 Pro
12 GB RAM
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Up to 16 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPhone 18 Pro

  • Sharper screen: 460 ppi (vs 418 ppi).
  • Lighter: 211 g (vs 235 g).
  • Video output to an external display over USB-C.
  • Records ProRes RAW and Apple Log 2 for editing.
  • Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Larger listed battery: 8,500 mAh (vs 4,056–4,288 mAh).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP (vs 48 MP).
  • Larger 6.9-inch screen (vs 6.3-inch).
  • Faster wireless charging: 50 W (vs 25 W).
  • Brighter display: up to 4,000 nits (vs 3,000).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 50 MP (vs 18 MP).

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PriorityiPhone 18 ProXiaomi 18 Pro Max
Display6.3-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 460 ppi6.9-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 418 ppi
Camera48 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 4x telephoto camera200 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3.2x telephoto camera
PerformanceApple A20 Pro processorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor
Storage256 GB storageUp to 1 TB storage
Battery capacityMarket-dependent versions:8,500 mAh battery
ChargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min100 W wired, 50 W wireless charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro 256GBXiaomi 18 Pro Max
BrandAppleXiaomi
ModelApple iPhone 18 Pro18 Pro Max
Announced2026, September 092026, September 23
Device type / form familySmartphone—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, September 18Available. Released 2026, September 23
Model numbersA3714, A3472, A3713, A37152611FPNFAG
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 3402829 (v11); GeekBench: 12641 (v6), 11411 (v7); 3DMark: 7942 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Measured display brightness971 nits max brightness (measured)—
Measured loudspeaker loudness-26.5 LUFS (Good)—
Battery testActive use score 16:44h—
EU label energyClass A—
EU label battery52:00h endurance, 1000 cycles—
EU label free fallClass B (180 falls)—
EU label repairabilityClass C—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro 256GBXiaomi 18 Pro Max
Dimensions150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)163.4 x 77.6 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)
Weight211 g (7.44 oz)235 g or 240 g (8.29 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro 256GBXiaomi 18 Pro Max
DisplayLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak); 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio)6.9 inches, 116.2 cm2 (~91.6% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, BT.2020, 4000 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)1208 x 2624 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~418 ppi density)
Display protectionCeramic Shield 2Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3
Display featuresAnti-reflective coatingSecondary display (on the back): LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, BT.2020, 4000 nits (peak) 2.9 inches, 596 x 976 pixels
Display technologyLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED—
Display size6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio)—
Refresh rate120Hz—
Brightness1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)—
HDR formatsHDR10, Dolby Vision—
Pixel density~460 ppi—
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio—
Screen-to-body ratio~89.4% screen-to-body ratio—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro 256GBXiaomi 18 Pro Max
ProcessorApple A20 Pro (2 nm)Qualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz)Octa-core (2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance)
GPUApple GPU (7-core graphics)Adreno 850
Process node2 nm—

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro 256GBXiaomi 18 Pro Max
RAM12GB12GB / 16GB
Storage256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage technologyNVMeUFS 4.1
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro 256GBXiaomi 18 Pro Max
Rear camera48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2); 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF
Front camera18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF
Rear camera featuresDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular videoLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera featuresHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2HDR, panorama
Front camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
Wide camera48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2)—
Periscope telephoto camera48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom—
Ultra-wide camera48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF—
Additional rear camerasTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro 256GBXiaomi 18 Pro Max
BatteryMarket-dependent versions:; · Li-Ion 4056 mAh - Nano SIM model; · Li-Ion 4288 mAh - eSIM only model*Si/C Li-Ion 8500 mAh
ChargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired; * eSIM only model battery capacity is officially unconfirmed100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS 50W wireless 27W reverse wireless
Battery technologyLi-Ion—
Wireless charging25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)—
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wired—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro 256GBXiaomi 18 Pro Max
Operating systemiOS 27Android 17, HyperOS 4

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro 256GBXiaomi 18 Pro Max
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; China)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 106 - A3714; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71, 106 - A3472; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71, 106 - A3713; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 106 - A37151, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3714; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3472; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3713; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A37151, 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 SA/NSA
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro 256GBXiaomi 18 Pro Max
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Satellite featuresEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite—
Infrared—Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro 256GBXiaomi 18 Pro Max
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro 256GBXiaomi 18 Pro Max
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
ColorsBlack, Silver, Glacier, BurgundyBlack, White, Pink, Red, Blue
Additional features—Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro 256GBXiaomi 18 Pro Max
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (3 speakers, with Dolby Atmos)
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features—24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio; Snapdragon sound

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both use Bluetooth 6.0.
  • Both have NFC.

In summary

Get the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max if you want Android and a much bigger battery, or the iPhone 18 Pro if you would rather have iOS and a sharper screen.

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