Honor X40i vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40i
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor X40i better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 235g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X40i (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (80/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40i | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40i and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor X40i by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X40i (82/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (92/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (80/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i 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.