Huawei Mate 80 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $799 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,589,460); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $986
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5750 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 69/100). 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 81/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 80 (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 80 by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $187. Huawei Mate 80 was $187 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (100/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (100/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 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 80 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 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.