Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 77/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,902,468).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 234g vs 235g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1902468
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer 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 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 62.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power 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.