Huawei Mate 50 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 50 (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 $700 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4460); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,420,808); the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $986
- Better portability (58/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 34/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 71/100). 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 50 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (58/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 50 by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $286. Huawei Mate 50 was $286 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 71/100).
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 50 (100/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (92/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (58/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. 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.