Xiaomi 17 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
75.8Performance64.4
67.4Display69.8
73.3Camera83.6
85.4Battery92
86.7Features86.7
4 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro6 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 76.6 against 77.1 for Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges ahead in camera and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 64
- 56% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3.2 x
- 18% lower weight: 192 g vs 235 g
- 11% higher Pixel density: 464 ppi vs 418 ppi
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 73
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 85
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 35% higher capacity: 8,500 mAh vs 6,300 mAh
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.9 ″+10% |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1220x2656 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 464 ppi+11% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,000 nits+14% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 91.6 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,289Top 16% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,111Top 19% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+56% | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,300 mAh | 8,500 mAh+35% |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g+18% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+5% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | 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 | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |