Huawei nova Y90 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Huawei nova Y90 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 424,216).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova Y90

Performance 31
Display 54
Camera 30
Battery 47
Portability 57
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro

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

What makes Huawei nova Y90 better?

  • Lighter: 195g vs 203g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 424216
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1423
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • 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 (87/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y90 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 54 points higher (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 is a bit better (57/100 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 Y90 Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 424216 4888150
Geekbench Single 412 4301
Geekbench Multi 1423 12490
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1120x2436
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 40W 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 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS EMUI 12 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 195 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Huawei nova Y90

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro

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

Display comparison

Huawei nova Y90

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro

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

Battery and charging

Huawei nova Y90

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

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

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova Y90 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova Y90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100
424216 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
92/100 +91.3%
4888150 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Huawei nova Y90 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova Y90

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (100/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (82/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (100/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (87/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y90 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Huawei nova Y90 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y90 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.