Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Poco C81
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
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5category wins
Xiaomi Poco C81
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1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Bigger battery
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Faster charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Better display
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco C81
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2624 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 1208 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 2160 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 4000 | 800 |
| PPI | 418 | 254 |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 91.6 | 84.3 |
| Other | Secondary display (on the back): LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, BT.2020, 4000 nits (peak) 2.9 inches, 596 x 976 pixels | — |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance) | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 850 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc T7250 |
| Process (nm) | 2 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 4 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 17 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max +890%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max +781%AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max +1584%| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 4,327 | 437 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 12,873 | 1,461 |
| AnTuTu | 5,195,978 | 308,467 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Other | UFS 4.1 | — |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Count | 3 | 1 |
| periscope telephoto | 200 MP, f/2.4, 75mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) | 13 MP, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) | 8 MP, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8500 | 6300 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 15 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.4 | 171.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Other | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | — |
| Weight (g) | 235 | 208 |
| Width (mm) | 77.6 | 79.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 23 | 2026, April 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 23 | Available. Released 2026, April 23 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (3 speakers, with Dolby Atmos) | Yes |
| Other | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio Snapdragon sound | — |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
| Other | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | Virtual proximity sensing |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Poco C81 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 8500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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