Honor X50i vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor X50i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 43/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 530,583); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50i doesn't; the Honor X50i is noticeably lighter (179g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X50i
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor X50i better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 235g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 100MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X50i vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X50i (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X50i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (76/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X50i | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 100 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 | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor X50i
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X50i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X50i
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X50i and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor X50i by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X50i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X50i (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (100/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (92/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X50i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (76/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X50i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50i by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X50i and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor X50i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X50i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X50i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor X50i 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.