Head to head

Xiaomi 18 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 27 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 18 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera and value for money. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 349,999 against PKR 459,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 18 Pro takes it by 3.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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

Camera Xiaomi 18 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi 18 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi 18 Pro costs PKR 110,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.

Buy the Xiaomi 18 Pro if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 18 Pro Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 349,999 Cheaper PKR 459,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026. September 23, 2026
Dimensions 151.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm 163.4 × 77.6 × 8.4 mm
Weight 203 g Better 235 g or 240 g
Water resistance IP68 dust/water resistant IP68 dust and water resistance.
Display
Screen size 6.4 inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 1120 × 2436 pixels 1208 × 2624 pixels Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors 120Hz adaptive Up to 4000 nits HDR10+ LTPO AMOLED, 68 billion colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid
Protection Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (2nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Oryon cores up to 5.0GHz + 6 × Oryon cores up to 4.0GHz Octa-core (1×5.0 GHz + 3×4.6 GHz + 4×3.8 GHz),
GPU Adreno 845 Adreno GPU
Operating system Android 16 (HyperOS 4) Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X 12GB /16GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (possible top variant)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Triple 200MP + 200MP + 50MP, Leica, PDAF, OIS, 3.2× optical zoom, Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, Panorama 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.
Selfie camera 50MP, f/2.2, PDAF, HDR, Panorama 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88" sensor, PDAF, HDR, panorama.
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR, Dolby Vision. 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 Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh non-removable Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) non-removable battery 8500 mAh Better
Wired charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wireless. 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wireless charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light, Hall Sensor, Laser Focus Sensor, UWB Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, color spectrum sensor, UWB.
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort 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, Xiaomi 18 Pro or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.3 points. It wins on camera and value for money. Xiaomi 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 18 Pro is listed at PKR 349,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max at PKR 459,999. That makes Xiaomi 18 Pro cheaper by PKR 110,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

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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.