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Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 65,999 against PKR 459,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max takes it by 7.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

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

Camera Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G 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 Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G costs PKR 394,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 300 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max charges 45W faster.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 65,999 Cheaper PKR 459,999
Design & build
Release date April 2025 Q4 2026 ( Likely launch between September–December 2026 )
Dimensions 164.4 × 74.3 × 7.3 mm Not listed
Weight 178 g Better around 220g–230g (rumored)
Water resistance IP68/IP69 dust and water resistant (up to 2m for 30 minutes, high-pressure water jets) IP68 / IP69 water and dust resistance (expected)
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.8–6.9 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) 1440 x 3200 Pixels (QHD+) Better
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz, Always-On Display Curved AMOLED display 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Always-On Display Multi-touch support Up to 1300 nits peak brightness 10-bit color support Eye-care mode LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ 120Hz Adaptive
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass (expected)
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (rumored flagship chipset)
CPU 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core processor 2x Prime Cores 6x Performance/Efficiency Cores
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno next-generation flagship GPU
Operating system Android 15 with HiOS 15 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Virtual RAM (16GB total memory) 12GB /16GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (possible top variant) Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 50MP f/1.9 Aperture 23mm Wide Lens 1/1.56" Sensor PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Secondary Camera 8MP Ultra-Wide Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama Flicker Sensor AI Photography Night Mode Portrait Mode Super Night AI Eraser AI Image Expansion Main Camera: 200MP Periscope Telephoto: 200MP Ultra-Wide: 50MP Better
Selfie camera 50MP Autofocus (AF) f/2.5 PDAF HDR AI Beauty 32MP–50MP selfie camera (not finalized)
Video recording 4K @30fps 4K HDR @60fps (market dependent) 1080p Recording Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) Not listed
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5200 mAh Si/C Li-Ion non-removable battery 5500mAh – 6500mAh Better
Wired charging 45W Flash Charge 50% Charge: About 23 Minutes 100% Charge: About 43 Minutes AI Smart Charging Long-life Battery (Rated for approximately 1,800 charging cycles) 90W or 120W wired Wireless charging supported Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE v5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display Optical Fingerprint Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Geomagnetic Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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, Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G 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 Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G is listed at PKR 65,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max at PKR 459,999. That makes Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G cheaper by PKR 394,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G uses a 50 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, Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G carries a 5200 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max a 5500 mAh cell, with 45W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm) while Xiaomi 18 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (rumored flagship chipset).

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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.