Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
$1,067Starting price · USFlagship2026
9.4
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.9"
Display
200MP
Camera
8,500
mAh
16GB
Max RAM
100W
Charging
235g
Weight
Why This Phone
FlagshipThe Xiaomi 18 Pro Max delivers an exceptional flagship experience featuring a top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a massive 8500 mAh battery with rapid charging capabilities, and an advanced Leica-branded camera system with dual 200MP sensors. The display package is top-grade with dual high-refresh LTPO panels, and the build includes robust IP68 protection. At around 920 EUR, it offers very strong value relative to its high-end hardware capabilities.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera9.5
Performance9.8
Battery9.8
Display9.6
Build9.2
Value8.5
Strengths
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2 nm) chipset
Massive 8500 mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
Advanced 200MP main and 200MP periscope telephoto cameras with Leica optics
6.9-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED main display with 4000 nits peak brightness plus a secondary rear display
IP68 water and dust resistance with deep immersion rating
Weaknesses
Slightly heavy build at up to 240g
Storage expansion via card slot is not available
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