Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1165 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 74/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,116,240).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2116240
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 235g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1165
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 58/100, 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 80 Pro Max Wind (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2116240 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1165 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind by 57.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (100/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (100/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. 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.