Honor 10X lite vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor 10X lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, 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 35/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 343,622); the Honor 10X lite is noticeably lighter (206g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10X lite
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor 10X lite better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 235g
- Better portability (41/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 10X lite vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 10X lite (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10X lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 10X lite | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.9×9.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor 10X lite
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 10X lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 10X lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 10X lite and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor 10X lite by 93.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 10X lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 10X lite (82/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10X lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10X lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite by 57 points (92/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10X lite and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor 10X lite has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10X lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10X lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10X lite 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.