Honor 70 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, 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 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 820,210); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 235g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (73/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor 70 by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 70
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (92/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (73/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 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.