Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate (2022) 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. 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 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,294,871); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is thinner (8.4mm vs 11.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic4 Ultimate better?
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 235g vs 242g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate 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 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Ultimate | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×11.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 242 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Ultimate and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 74.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 22 points (92/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate 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.