The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is positioning itself as a direct iPhone killer, and MKBHD's review suggests Xiaomi has the hardware to back up that claim again.
The video is worth watching for the specific feature-by-feature comparisons that show where Xiaomi is not just matching Apple but exceeding it on specs, price, or both. The detail is in those margins.
Xiaomi continues its pattern of aggressive spec releases aimed at the flagship market. The question the full review answers is whether the software and ecosystem hold up long enough for Western buyers to care.
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