Huawei Mate 70 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro (2024) runs on the Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $899 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,383,793); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $899
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Pro — 54/100, 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 70 Pro (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1316x2832 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1316x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Huawei Mate 70 Pro by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $54. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $54 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (100/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. 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.