Honor 90 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $400 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-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 912,649); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $986
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 90 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (71/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 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 | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor 90 by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $586. Honor 90 was $586 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 90 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (100/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (71/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 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.