Huawei nova 3i vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, 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 28/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 336,905); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3i
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 235g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 64 points higher (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (82/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 3i by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 3i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (100/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (82/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (100/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (82/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 64 points (92/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i 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.