Honor 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $500 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 70/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,463,370); the Honor 90 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor 90 Pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $986
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1463370
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor 90 Pro — 62/100, 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 90 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (58/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1463370 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor 90 Pro by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $486. Honor 90 Pro was $486 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 90 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 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (58/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Pro by 22 points (92/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users. 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.