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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Oct 2025.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 459,999 against PKR 480,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max takes it by 13.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max costs PKR 21,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 3,824 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max charges 60W faster.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 480,999 PKR 459,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2024 (global release); Pakistan availability later September 23, 2026
Dimensions 163 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm 163.4 × 77.6 × 8.4 mm
Weight 227 g Better 235 g or 240 g
Water resistance Not listed IP68 dust and water resistance.
Display
Screen size 6.9 in 6.9 inches
Resolution 1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) Better 1208 × 2624 pixels
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED, 68 billion colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid
Protection Ceramic Shield glass Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3
Performance
Chipset Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm)
CPU Hexa-core (2×4.05 GHz + 4×2.42 GHz) Octa-core (1×5.0 GHz + 3×4.6 GHz + 4×3.8 GHz),
GPU Apple GPU (6-core) Adreno GPU
Operating system iOS 18 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 12GB /16GB Better
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (possible top variant)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 48 MP wide + 12 MP telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 48 MP ultra-wide Triple 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP — 200 MP wide (f/1.7, OIS, PDAF) + 200 MP periscope telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom) + 50 MP ultrawide (f/2.4, 102°). Leica optics, laser autofocus, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash. Better
Selfie camera 12 MP wide 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88" sensor, PDAF, HDR, panorama. Better
Video recording 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps 8K@30fps; 4K@30/60/120fps with HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR and 10-bit LOG; 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; 720p@1920fps; gyro-EIS. Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion ~4,676 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) non-removable battery 8500 mAh Better
Wired charging USB-C fast charge (up to ~40 W), MagSafe wireless, reverse wireless 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wireless charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM (or Dual Nano-SIM in some regions) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6e / Wi-Fi 7 (depending on region) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, LiDAR scanner Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, color spectrum sensor, UWB.
USB USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s) USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is listed at PKR 480,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max at PKR 459,999. That makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max carries a 4676 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max a 8500 mAh cell, with 40W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max runs the Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) while Xiaomi 18 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.