Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 84/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,126,402); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 235g
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 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 / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges out the Honor 500 Pro (China) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.