Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
43.2Performance64.4
47.7Display69.8
47Camera83.6
62.5Battery92
65.3Features86.7
3 spec wins — Xiaomi 128 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+37) and battery (+30). Xiaomi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- 23% lower weight: 180 g vs 235 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 63
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.28 ″ | 6.9 ″+10% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 419 ppi | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 4,000 nits+264% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| AnTuTu | 1,150,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Top 40% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 44% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 8,500 mAh+89% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 100 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+23% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+2% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |