Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (2025) runs on the 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 62/100 (a 30-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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,383,793); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (235g vs 298g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 62/100
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 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 235g vs 298g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (92/100 vs 62/100). 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 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 12873 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 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 | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 (China) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 298 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (100/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (92/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate by 30 points (92/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate 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 XTs Ultimate over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate 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.