Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 480,999
85/100 overall
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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 96 against 85 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.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi
PKR 459,999
96/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 18 Pro Max takes it by 10.9 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max costs PKR 21,000 less.
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 824 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max charges 50W 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 | Q4 2026 ( Likely launch between September–December 2026 ) |
| Dimensions | 163 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm | Not listed |
| Weight | 227 g | around 220g–230g (rumored) Better |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP68 / IP69 water and dust resistance (expected) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 in Better | 6.8–6.9 Inches |
| Resolution | 1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) | 1440 x 3200 Pixels (QHD+) Better |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ 120Hz Adaptive |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass (expected) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (rumored flagship chipset) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2×4.05 GHz + 4×2.42 GHz) | Octa-core processor 2x Prime Cores 6x Performance/Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | Adreno next-generation flagship 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 | Main Camera: 200MP Periscope Telephoto: 200MP Ultra-Wide: 50MP Better |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP wide | 32MP–50MP selfie camera (not finalized) Better |
| Video recording | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps | Not listed |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion ~4,676 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion non-removable battery 5500mAh – 6500mAh Better |
| Wired charging | USB-C fast charge (up to ~40 W), MagSafe wireless, reverse wireless | 90W or 120W wired Wireless charging supported 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 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | v5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, LiDAR scanner | Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s) | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
“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 10.9 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 5500 mAh cell, with 40W and 90W 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 Gen 6 (rumored flagship chipset).
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