Honor Play vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, 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 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 470,805); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't; the Honor Play is noticeably lighter (176g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Honor Play better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 203g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Honor Play by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play (82/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play (100/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play (87/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 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.