Huawei Mate X6 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate X6 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, 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 69/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate X6 is thinner (4.6mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X6
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate X6 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 235g vs 239g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X6 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X6 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x2440 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 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 | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×144.1×4.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X6
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2240x2440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X6
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X6 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate X6 by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (100/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (92/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X6 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 by 23 points (92/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X6 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X6 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X6 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X6 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X6 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X6 is a better fit for active users. 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.