Honor X9 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 424,216); the Honor X9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 235g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X9

Performance 31
Display 53
Camera 43
Battery 49
Portability 64
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

What makes Honor X9 better?

  • Lighter: 189g vs 235g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 424216
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 53/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9 (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 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 X9 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 424216 5001234
Geekbench Single 412 4327
Geekbench Multi 1423 12873
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1208x2624
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm
Weight 189 g 235 g
Launch price — $986

Camera comparison

Honor X9

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

Display comparison

Honor X9

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

Battery and charging

Honor X9

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
42/100
424216 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
92/100 +91.5%
5001234 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor X9 by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X9

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (100/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9 (82/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (100/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (92/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9 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.