Honor Magic4 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor Magic4 (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 62/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4800); 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 Honor Magic4 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic4 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 235g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 33/100)
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 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (92/100 vs 62/100). 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 54/100). 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 Magic4 (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | 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 | 1224x2664 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor Magic4 by 74.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (100/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (92/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 by 30 points (92/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 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 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic4 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.