Honor 500 Smart vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 41/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 528,398); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't; the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 235g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor 500 Smart by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart 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.