Huawei nova 7i vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Huawei nova 7i (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 565,851); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 7i doesn't; the Huawei nova 7i is noticeably lighter (183g vs 203g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova 7i

Performance 45
Display 57
Camera 34
Battery 30
Portability 61
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Huawei nova 7i better?

  • Lighter: 183g vs 203g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 565851
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 797
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2120
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 7i vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 45/100). 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 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 7i is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei nova 7i Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 565851 4888150
Geekbench Single 797 4301
Geekbench Multi 2120 12490
Display 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2310 1120x2436
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); EMUI 10 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 183 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Huawei nova 7i

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova 7i

  • 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2310
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova 7i

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 7i and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 7i HiSilicon Kirin 810
42/100
565851 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
92/100 +88.4%
4888150 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Huawei nova 7i by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 7i

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (100/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (82/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (100/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (87/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 7i is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova 7i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 7i and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Huawei nova 7i has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 7i 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 7i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 7i 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.