REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
92.9chipPerformancechip92.9
90.5Display69.8
51.5Camera83.6
100Battery92
86.7Features86.7
8 spec wins — REDMAGIC 12 Pro+5 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ scores 84.9 against 85.6 for Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges ahead in camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the REDMAGIC 12 Pro+
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 70
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 92
- 60% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 50 W
- 54% higher Refresh rate: 185 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 4,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 52
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
Display
| Spec | REDMAGIC 12 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 | 185 Hz+54% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5,000 nits+25% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 96.3 %+5% | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 Pro | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMAGIC 12 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 12 Pro+ | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 8,500 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 120 W+20% | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 W+60% | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g+5% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.4 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | RedMagic OS 12 (Android 17) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |