Honor Power vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

The Honor Power (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 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 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,027,925); the Honor Power is noticeably lighter (209g vs 235g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Power by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Power

Performance 59
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 68
Portability 54
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 92
Portability 33
Value for money 96

What makes Honor Power better?

  • Lighter: 209g vs 235g

  • Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1027925
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1131
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3111
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 68/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Power vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 59/100). 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 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Power (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Power (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Power (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Power notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Power Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 1027925 5001234
Geekbench Single 1131 4327
Geekbench Multi 3111 12873
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2700 1208x2624
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, MagicOS 9 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.7×76.7×8.0 mm 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm
Weight 209 g 235 g
Launch price — $986

Camera comparison

Honor Power

  • Main: 50MP f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Honor Power

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2624
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Honor Power

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Power and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Power Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
57/100
1027925 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
92/100 +79.4%
5001234 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor Power by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Power

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Power (100/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Power and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Power (100/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Power (92/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Power notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Power or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Power by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Power and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Honor Power has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 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 Power or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Honor Power 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.