nubia Air Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
28.9Performance64.4
78.7Display69.8
39Camera83.6
52.5Battery92
60Features86.7
5 spec wins — nubia Air Pro8 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 48.7, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+45) and battery (+40). nubia Air Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the nubia Air Pro
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 70
- 29% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.4 mm
- 27% lower weight: 172 g vs 235 g
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 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 39
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 122% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 441 ppi+6% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+13% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.3 % | 91.6 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP+85% |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,500 mAh+70% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 172 g+27% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 6 mm+29% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |