RedMagic 11S Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
93.9Performance64.4
67.1Display69.8
51.5Camera83.6
94Battery92
60Features86.7
6 spec wins — RedMagic 11S Pro7 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: RedMagic 11S Pro scores 76.7 against 77.1 for Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges ahead in camera and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 11S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 94 vs 64
- 60% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 50 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 52
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 122% higher Peak brightness: 4,000 nits vs 1,800 nits
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi+3% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 4,000 nits+122% |
| Screen-to-body | 95.3 %+4% | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| AnTuTu | 4,272,312 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,763Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,606Top 4% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP+213% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh | 8,500 mAh+13% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W+25% |
| Wireless charging | 80 W+60% | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 230 g+2% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | RedMagic OS 11.5 (Android 16) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |