Honor 20 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor 20 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 736,755); the Honor 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (182g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 235g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (65/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.6×74.0×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor 20 Pro by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 20 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (82/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (65/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 Pro 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.