Huawei Mate 30 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 30 (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 $800 and $986. 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 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei Mate 30 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 30 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $800 vs $986
- Better portability (57/100 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 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 27W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 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 47/100). 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 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 — 4/100, 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 (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 | 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 | 6.6" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 27W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×76.1×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $800 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 30
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 30
- 4200 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: $186. Huawei Mate 30 was $186 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (100/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (92/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 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 Huawei Mate 30 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 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.