Huawei nova 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, 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 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,117,236); the Huawei nova 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 235g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1117236
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1117236 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 12 Pro by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (100/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (92/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro 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.