Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 560,000
72/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 409,999 against PKR 560,000.
Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Xiaomi
PKR 409,999
90/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 16 Ultra takes it by 17.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi 16 Ultra costs PKR 150,001 less.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max packs a 167 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 16 Ultra charges 30W faster.
- Xiaomi 16 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,024 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi 16 Ultra has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Xiaomi 16 Ultra if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 560,000 | PKR 409,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 18, 2026 | Q1 2026 (China first, Pakistan later via import) |
| Dimensions | 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm | 162 × 76 × 9.3 mm |
| Weight | 249 g | ~225–235 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) | IP68 dust and water resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 inches Better | 6.8 inches |
| Resolution | 2868 × 1320 pixels | 1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+) Better |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED 1–120Hz adaptive HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 front | Xiaomi Shield Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm) |
| CPU | 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) | Octa-core |
| GPU | 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators | Adreno (next-gen) |
| Operating system | iOS 27 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48MP Pro Fusion camera system | 50 MP, 1-inch sensor, OIS (Sony LYT/L-series) 50 MP, OIS, 5× optical zoom50 MP Better |
| Selfie camera | 18MP Center Stage camera | 32 MP Better |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture | 8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Better | Si-Carbon ~5400 mAh (expected) |
| Wired charging | Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger | 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes, with reader mode | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors | Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort | USB-C 3.2 / USB 4 (expected) |
“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 18 Pro Max or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi 16 Ultra in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and Xiaomi 16 Ultra at PKR 409,999. That makes Xiaomi 16 Ultra cheaper by PKR 150,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 16 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Ultra a 5400 mAh cell, with 60W and 90W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while Xiaomi 16 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm).
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