Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: They've Done It Again!
Marques Brownlee reviews the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, a Chinese flagship that matches or beats the iPhone 18 Pro Max on nearly every spec within a month of Apple's release.
The gist
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The phone packs an 8,500mAh battery with 80W sustained charging, hitting 25% in just 5 minutes, plus 50W wireless charging.
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A privacy display detects when someone else looks at your screen and prompts you to turn on privacy mode automatically.
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A back-panel display shows a desk calendar, step counter, selfie viewfinder, and widgets, something Apple has not pursued.
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Brownlee says iOS still wins on smoothness and efficiency despite Xiaomi offering better raw specs and more features.
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· "I was able to get Google Play on this one and I've been playing with it."
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