Huawei nova 10 SE vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 10 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, 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 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei nova 10 SE is noticeably lighter (184g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 SE
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 10 SE better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 235g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 SE vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (76/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 SE | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 10 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (82/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (92/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (76/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 SE and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 10 SE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 SE over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
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.