Samsung Galaxy M06 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
20Performance64.4
35.2Display69.8
29Camera83.6
43.7Battery92
46.7Features86.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M06 5G10 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+55) and battery (+48). Samsung Galaxy M06 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M06 5G
- 19% lower weight: 191 g vs 235 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 47
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | PLS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 262 ppi | 418 ppi+60% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 16 GB+167% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,500 mAh+70% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 100 W+300% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 191 g+19% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+5% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI Core 7.0) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |