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Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 18 Pro
77.1Inno Score
64.4Performance64.4
63.8Display70
74.3Camera83.6
92Battery92
60Features86.7
3 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max6 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 18 Pro wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 71.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) and camera (+9). Xiaomi 17 Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 14% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 70 vs 64
  • Stronger camera score: 84 vs 74
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
  • 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP

Display

Display comparison: Xiaomi 17 Max versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecXiaomi 17 MaxXiaomi 18 Pro
Screen size6.9 ″+8%6.4 ″
Panel typeLTPO AMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1200x26081120x2436
Pixel density416 ppi419 ppi+1%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits4,000 nits+14%
Screen-to-body—91.8 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Xiaomi 17 Max versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecXiaomi 17 MaxXiaomi 18 Pro
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
RAM (max)16 GB16 GB
Storage options256/512GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Xiaomi 17 Max versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecXiaomi 17 MaxXiaomi 18 Pro
Main camera200 MP200 MP
Main aperturef/1.65f/1.7
Ultra-wide50 MP50 MP
Telephoto50 MP200 MP+300%
Optical zoom3 x3.2 x+7%
Max video—8K@30fps
Front camera32 MP50 MP+56%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Xiaomi 17 Max versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecXiaomi 17 MaxXiaomi 18 Pro
Capacity8,000 mAh+14%7,000 mAh
Wired charging100 W100 W
Wireless charging50 W50 W

Design

Design comparison: Xiaomi 17 Max versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecXiaomi 17 MaxXiaomi 18 Pro
Weight219 g203 g+7%
Thickness8.2 mm+4%8.5 mm
IP ratingIP68/IP69IP66/IP68/IP69
Frame materialFiberglassAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Xiaomi 17 Max versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecXiaomi 17 MaxXiaomi 18 Pro
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Xiaomi 17 Max versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecXiaomi 17 MaxXiaomi 18 Pro
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 17 (HyperOS 4)

Audio

Audio comparison: Xiaomi 17 Max versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecXiaomi 17 MaxXiaomi 18 Pro
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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