Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1299 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,324,913); the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 235g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1299
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 52/100, 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 50 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (50/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1324913 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2616x1212 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $313. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $313 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (100/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (92/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (50/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.