Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $1099 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 30 Pro better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 203g
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 7000 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: $845 vs $1099
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 Pro — 12/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Huawei Mate 30 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1176 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 27W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $254. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $254 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (100/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (87/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Huawei Mate 30 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.