Huawei nova 5z vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 5z (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 565,851); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5z doesn't; the Huawei nova 5z is noticeably lighter (178g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5z
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 5z better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 235g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5z vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 45/100). 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 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (69/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5z | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS 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 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5z and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 5z by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (82/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (100/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (69/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5z or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5z and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 5z has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5z 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 5z or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5z 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.