Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, 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 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 336,905); the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is noticeably lighter (172g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Lite better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 235g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 20MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (80/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Lite | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×7.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- Main: 20MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Lite and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (100/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (82/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (100/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (92/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (80/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Lite 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.