Honor Play20C vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor Play20C (2026) runs on the Unisoc T610, 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 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play20C doesn't; the Honor Play20C is noticeably lighter (214g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play20C
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play20C better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 235g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play20C vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play20C is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play20C | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T610 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1576 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play20C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play20C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play20C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play20C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (92/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play20C is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play20C or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play20C and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Play20C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play20C or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play20C 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.