Huawei nova Y72S vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei nova Y72S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova Y72S is noticeably lighter (207g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y72S
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova Y72S better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 235g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y72S vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72S is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y72S | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y72S
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y72S and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei nova Y72S by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y72S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (92/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72S is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y72S and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova Y72S has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y72S 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.