Huawei nova Flip vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

The Huawei nova Flip (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 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4400); 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 Flip is noticeably lighter (195g vs 235g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova Flip

Performance 51
Display 82
Camera 40
Battery 40
Portability 73
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 92
Portability 33
Value for money 96

What makes Huawei nova Flip better?

  • Lighter: 195g vs 235g

  • Better portability (73/100 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 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Flip vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (73/100 vs 33/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei nova Flip 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 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1136x2690 1208x2624
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 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 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm
Weight 195 g 235 g
Launch price — $986

Camera comparison

Huawei nova Flip

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

Display comparison

Huawei nova Flip

  • 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1136x2690
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2624
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova Flip

  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Overall performance score

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

Huawei nova Flip Kirin 8000
52/100
808658 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
92/100 +83.8%
5001234 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei nova Flip by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova Flip

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (100/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (100/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (92/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (73/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova Flip or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Flip and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Huawei nova Flip has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Flip or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Flip 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 Flip 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.