Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

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Xiaomi

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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5category wins

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)

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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 Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Xiaomi 18 Pro Max	Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)
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 Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)
CPU	Octa-core (2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance)	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Adreno 850	Mali-G57 MC2
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6	Unisoc T8300
Process (nm)	2	6
OS Name	Android	Android
UI Skin	HyperOS 4	HyperOS 3
OS Version	17	16

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max +392%

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max4,327

Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)880

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max +521%

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max12,873

Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)2,073

AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max +713%

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max5,195,978

Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)639,225

Spec	Xiaomi 18 Pro Max	Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)
Geekbench (Single-Core)	4,327	880
Geekbench (Multi-Core)	12,873	2,073
AnTuTu	5,195,978	639,225

Memory

Spec	Xiaomi 18 Pro Max	Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)
Card Slot	No	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Other	UFS 4.1	UFS 2.2
Variants	256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Xiaomi 18 Pro Max	Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)
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)	32 MP, f/2, (wide)

Selfie Camera

Spec	Xiaomi 18 Pro Max	Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)
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, f/2, (wide)

Battery

Spec	Xiaomi 18 Pro Max	Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)
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 Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)
Build	Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame	—
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Height (mm)	163.4	171.5
Thickness (mm)	8.4	8.2
Other	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)	Dust and splash resistant
Weight (g)	235	210
Width (mm)	77.6	79.5

Launch

Spec	Xiaomi 18 Pro Max	Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)
Announced	2026, September 23	2026, April 13
Status	Available. Released 2026, September 23	Available. Released 2026, April 15

Network

Spec	Xiaomi 18 Pro Max	Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)
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 - ROW
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	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 - ROW
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	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Spec	Xiaomi 18 Pro Max	Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)
Bluetooth	6	5.4
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 Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)
3.5mm Jack	No	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers (3 speakers, with Dolby Atmos)	Yes, with stereo speakers
Other	24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio Snapdragon sound	—

Features

Spec	Xiaomi 18 Pro Max	Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026)
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 Redmi A7 Pro (Apr 2026) 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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