Huawei nova 12i vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 12i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 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 40/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 12i is noticeably lighter (199g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12i
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 12i better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 235g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12i vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (55/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12i | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12i and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 12i by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (100/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (92/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (55/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i by 52 points (92/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12i and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12i 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.