Huawei Mate X5 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5060); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,062,256); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 243g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 243g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 12490 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2224x2496 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 7000 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 243 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X5 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Huawei Mate X5 by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (100/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (87/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for active users. 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.