Honor X5 Plus vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor X5 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 193,858); the Honor X5 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5 Plus
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor X5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 235g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5 Plus vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 11/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5 Plus | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X5 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5 Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5 Plus and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor X5 Plus by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5 Plus and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor X5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 Plus 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 X5 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 Plus 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.