Honor X9e Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor X9e Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, 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 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9e Pro has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,008,325).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9e Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor X9e Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8500 mAh
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1008325
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3481
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9e Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9e Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9e Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1008325 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×77.0×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9e Pro
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9e Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor X9e Pro by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9e Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9e Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (92/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9e Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9e Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor X9e Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9e Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9e Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9e Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor X9e Pro 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.