Huawei nova 4 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Huawei nova 4 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 470,805); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 4 doesn't; the Huawei nova 4 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 4
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 4 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 203g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 4 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 4 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2310 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.1×7.8 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 4
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 4
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 4 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Huawei nova 4 by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 4
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (82/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (87/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 4 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 4 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Huawei nova 4 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 4 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 4 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 4 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.