Honor X70 Refresh vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor X70 Refresh (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 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 59/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 975,254); the Honor X70 Refresh is noticeably lighter (193g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor X70 Refresh better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 193g vs 235g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 87/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (63/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 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 / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor X70 Refresh by 80.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X70 Refresh
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (63/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh by 33 points (92/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor X70 Refresh has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh 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 X70 Refresh or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor X70 Refresh is a better fit for those who care about battery life. 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.