Huawei Mate X7 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate X7 (2025) 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 $1730 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei Mate X7 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X7
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate X7 better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 235g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1730
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X7 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate X7 — 50/100, 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 X7 (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X7 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2210x2416 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 20GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×144.2×4.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1730 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X7
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X7
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2210x2416
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X7
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $744. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $744 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (100/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (100/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (92/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X7 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X7 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X7 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X7 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.