Huawei Mate 30 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Huawei Mate 30 (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 $800 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Mate 30

Performance 47
Display 55
Camera 39
Battery 41
Portability 57
Value for money 4

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Huawei Mate 30 better?

  • Lighter: 196g vs 203g
  • Cheaper at launch: $800 vs $845

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 780
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3200
  • Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 — 4/100, 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 (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate 30 Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 990 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu — 4888150
Geekbench Single 780 4301
Geekbench Multi 3200 12490
Display 6.6" OLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1120x2436
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 7000 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 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 196 g 203 g
Launch price $800 $845

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate 30

  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
39
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate 30

  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
55
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate 30

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 27W
41
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate 30

$800

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Launch price difference: $45. Huawei Mate 30 was $45 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (100/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (82/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (100/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (87/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?

The Huawei Mate 30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 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.