HMD Fusion vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The HMD Fusion (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 46/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 568,395); the HMD Fusion is noticeably lighter (203g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Fusion
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes HMD Fusion better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 235g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Fusion vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Fusion notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Fusion | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.5×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
HMD Fusion
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Fusion
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Fusion
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Fusion and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads HMD Fusion by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Fusion
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion (100/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Fusion notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Fusion or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion by 46 points (92/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Fusion and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The HMD Fusion has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Fusion or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Fusion or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Fusion over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.