Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1099 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 30 Pro better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 235g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 27W
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1099
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 Pro — 12/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1176 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 27W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.1×73.1×8.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1176
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 27W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $113. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $113 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (100/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (92/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 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.