Xiaomi Poco C85 8GB vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Poco C85 8GB is cheaper by SAR 11,317 (prices checked 9 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 11,317
  • More memory for multitasking (16 GB vs 2 GB)
  • Higher wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • Lower weight: 214 g vs 249 g · slight difference
  • More space for photos and apps (2,048 GB vs 8 GB)

The deciding difference here: storage and memory (RAM) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Storage

    8 GB✓ 2,048 GB
  • Memory (RAM)

    ✓ 16 GB2 GB
  • Display type

    AMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED

Specifications side by side

16 of 16 specs

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Spec
XiaomiSAR 682
Xiaomi Poco C85 8GB specs
AppleSAR 11,999
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB specs
Reference priceSAR 682SAR 11,999
Storage8 GB✓ 2,048 GB
Memory (RAM)✓ 16 GB2 GB
Battery capacity6,000 mAh—
Wired charging✓ 33 W25 W
5G—Yes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Xiaomi Poco C85 8GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB?

Storage is higher on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB: 2,048 GB vs 8 GB on the Xiaomi Poco C85 8GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in wired charging between the Xiaomi Poco C85 8GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB?

Wired charging is higher on the Xiaomi Poco C85 8GB: 33 W vs 25 W on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Xiaomi Poco C85 8GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB?

Memory (RAM) is higher on the Xiaomi Poco C85 8GB: 16 GB vs 2 GB on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in screen size between the Xiaomi Poco C85 8GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB?

No difference here: screen size is 6.9 in on both.