Huawei Hi nova 9z vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), 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 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 499,040); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 235g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 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 | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Hi nova 9z and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (82/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (92/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z 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 Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z 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.