Honor 300 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor 300 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $470 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 76/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,508,188); the Honor 300 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 300 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor 300 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $986
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2508188
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 300 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Honor 300 Pro — 76/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 300 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 300 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 300 Pro (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2508188 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.3×8.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $470 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor 300 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 300 Pro
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 300 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor 300 Pro by 49.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $516. Honor 300 Pro was $516 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 300 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 300 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 300 Pro (100/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 300 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor 300 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 300 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor 300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 300 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 300 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor 300 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor 300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. 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.