Xiaomi 17T vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
65.5Performance64.4
67.5Display69.8
61.4Camera83.6
72.5Battery92
100Features86.7
5 spec wins — Xiaomi 17T10 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 69.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+22) and battery (+20). Xiaomi 17T still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17T
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 56% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3.2 x
- 15% lower weight: 200 g vs 235 g
- 10% higher Pixel density: 460 ppi vs 418 ppi
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 61
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 73
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59 ″ | 6.9 ″+5% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1268x2756 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+10% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,000 nits+14% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.8 % | 91.6 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| AnTuTu | 2,137,999 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,607Top 27% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+56% | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 8,500 mAh+31% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 100 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g+15% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+2% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | 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 Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |