Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
64.4Performance64.4
63.8Display69.8
74.3Camera83.6
92Battery92
60Features86.7
2 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max6 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 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
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 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
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″ | 6.9 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,000 nits+14% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.65 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3.2 x+7% |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 8,500 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 219 g+7% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+3% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Fiberglass | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |