Honor Play 5T Youth vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Honor Play 5T Youth (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 5T Youth doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 5T Youth
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Honor Play 5T Youth better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 203g
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 5T Youth vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 5T Youth | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.2×76.0×9.2 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 5T Youth
- Main: 13MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 5T Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 5T Youth
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 5T Youth and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Honor Play 5T Youth by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 5T Youth
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (82/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (100/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 5T Youth and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Honor Play 5T Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 5T Youth over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.