Honor Play 4T Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor Play 4T Pro (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 46/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 565,851); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 4T Pro doesn't; the Honor Play 4T Pro is noticeably lighter (165g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 4T Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play 4T Pro better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 235g
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 4T Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T Pro (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Play 4T Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T Pro (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T Pro (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 4T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (82/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 4T Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 2.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×73.2×7.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 4T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 4T Pro
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 4T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 4T Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor Play 4T Pro by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 4T Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T Pro (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play 4T Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T Pro (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T Pro (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 4T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (82/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 4T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T Pro by 46 points (92/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 4T Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 4T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 4T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 4T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 4T Pro 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.