Huawei nova 13 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the Kirin 8000, 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 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 808,658); the Huawei nova 13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 235g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 808658
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 909
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2399
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 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 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 13 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (72/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 808658 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 909 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2399 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 13 by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 13
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (100/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 13 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (92/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (72/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 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.