Honor 500 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $380 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-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 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $986
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 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 500 (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 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 | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 198 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 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
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor 500 by 53.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $606. Honor 500 was $606 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (100/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (100/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (92/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.