Moto G86 Power 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
28.9Performance64.4
72.5Display69.8
45.9Camera83.6
64Battery92
52Features86.7
3 spec wins — Moto G86 Power 5G10 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 50.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+38) and performance (+36). Moto G86 Power 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Moto G86 Power 5G
- 16% lower weight: 198 g vs 235 g
- 13% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 4,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 64
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 52
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Moto G86 Power 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | pOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 446 ppi+7% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+13% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G86 Power 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G86 Power 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G86 Power 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,720 mAh | 8,500 mAh+26% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 100 W+203% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Moto G86 Power 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+16% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.4 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G86 Power 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G86 Power 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G86 Power 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |