Huawei Mate 40E Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 40E Pro (2022) runs on the Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L, 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 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 52 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei Mate 40E Pro is noticeably lighter (212g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 40E Pro better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 235g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 52MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 40E Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 40E Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" Oled | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1344x2772 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 52 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×75.5×9.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- Main: 52MP
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- 6.9" Oled
- Resolution: 1344x2772
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (100/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 40E Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 40E Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 40E Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 40E Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 40E 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.