Smartphone Comparison

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

Verdict
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G: iPhone 18 Pro Max is the faster phone

Head-to-head specifications

MetriciPhone 18 Pro MaxXiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5GDifference
AnTuTu v10 score2,980,000468,021+536.7%
ChipsetApple A20Snapdragon 695
Display6.9" 120 Hz6.7" 120 Hz
Battery (mAh)4,9005,000-2.0%
Rear cameras48+48+48+LiDAR MP108+8+2 MP
Front camera (MP)2416
RAM / storage (base)12 GB / 256 GB6 GB / 128 GB
Max configuration12 GB / 1024 GB12 GB / 256 GB
Weight (g)219202+8.4%
Connectivity / unlock5G · No - Face ID5G · Side-mounted
Launch price (USD)$1,249–$1,649$329–$449+279.6%
  • iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on raw performance by about 537% on AnTuTu v10 (Apple A20 vs Snapdragon 695).
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is the cheaper option at launch pricing, though these phones launched 4 years apart — street prices will differ from launch MSRPs.

Verdict: iPhone 18 Pro Max or Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G?

Our recommendation
These two are closely matched — the right pick comes down to which specific strengths you value and the price you actually pay.

iPhone 18 Pro Max advantages

  • Raw performance (+84%)
  • Memory (+50%)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G advantages

  • Camera resolution (+56%)
  • Lightness (+8%)
  • Affordability (+74%)

Which should you choose?

  • Choose the iPhone 18 Pro Max if you game or want the most headroom for years of updates.
  • Choose the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G if photography is your priority.
  • Choose the iPhone 18 Pro Max if you multitask heavily or keep many apps alive.

Value for money

iPhone 18 Pro Max delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G: which should you choose?

iPhone 18 Pro Max — Apple iOS 20 smartphone (2026) with a 6.9-inch 120 Hz Super Retina XDR OLED, Apple A20, 4900 mAh battery and 48MP main camera, scoring about 2,980,000 on AnTuTu v10; launched at $1,249.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G — Xiaomi Android 11 smartphone (2022) with a 6.67-inch 120 Hz Super AMOLED, Snapdragon 695, 5000 mAh battery and 108MP main camera, scoring about 468,021 on AnTuTu v10; launched at $329.

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G: iPhone 18 Pro Max is the faster phone. iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on raw performance by about 537% on AnTuTu v10 (Apple A20 vs Snapdragon 695). Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is the cheaper option at launch pricing, though these phones launched 4 years apart — street prices will differ from launch MSRPs.

Performance and everyday use

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is the faster device on raw benchmarks (2,980,000 vs 468,021 on AnTuTu v10), running the Apple A20 against the Snapdragon 695. For messaging, browsing and social apps both feel instant — the gap matters most for gaming and long-term headroom.

Display and battery

iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 6.9-inch 120 Hz Super Retina XDR OLED against a 6.7-inch 120 Hz Super AMOLED on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. Batteries are 4,900 and 5,000 mAh — though software tuning and chipset efficiency shape real-world endurance as much as capacity.

Cameras, storage and price

Rear arrays are 48+48+48+LiDAR MP versus 108+8+2 MP, with 24 MP and 16 MP front cameras. Base configurations start at 12 GB / 256 GB and 6 GB / 128 GB. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is the more affordable at about $329 launch price, which may matter more than a small spec gap.

The verdict

Both are credible choices in the smartphone comparison space; the specification table above lays out every metric so you can weigh the trade-offs that matter to you. Pick the one whose strengths line up with how you will actually use it.

Frequently asked questions

Is the iPhone 18 Pro Max better than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G?

These two are closely matched — the right pick comes down to which specific strengths you value and the price you actually pay. iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on raw performance by about 537% on AnTuTu v10 (Apple A20 vs Snapdragon 695).

What is the main difference between the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G?

iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on raw performance by about 537% on AnTuTu v10 (Apple A20 vs Snapdragon 695). Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is the cheaper option at launch pricing, though these phones launched 4 years apart — street prices will differ from launch MSRPs.

Which is better value?

iPhone 18 Pro Max delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Which should I choose?

Choose the iPhone 18 Pro Max if you game or want the most headroom for years of updates. Choose the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G if photography is your priority.

Methodology

Smartphones are compared on AnTuTu v10 benchmark scores, chipset, display size and refresh rate, battery capacity, rear and front camera resolution, RAM and storage across launch variants, weight, and launch pricing (USD). Each model shows its base variant with the top-spec configuration noted where multiple variants exist. Benchmark scores reflect the listed chipset variant; real-world battery life and camera quality depend on software tuning, not just hardware numbers.

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We compile published benchmark results (Cinebench 2024, Geekbench 6, AnTuTu v10, 3DMark), manufacturer specifications and market pricing from nine regions into normalized, comparable datasets. Every figure traces to a named public source listed on each page.

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Last updated 2026-07-01
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