Huawei nova Y91 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

The Huawei nova Y91 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y91 doesn't; the Huawei nova Y91 is noticeably lighter (214g vs 235g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova Y91

Performance 31
Display 52
Camera 30
Battery 55
Portability 41
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 Y91 better?

  • Lighter: 214g vs 235g

  • Better portability (41/100 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 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • 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 55/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y91 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (92/100 vs 38/100). 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 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y91 is a bit better (41/100 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 Y91 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 424216 5001234
Geekbench Single 412 4327
Geekbench Multi 1423 12873
Display 7.0" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2376 1208x2624
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 5W 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 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS EMUI 13, no Google Play Services Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm
Weight 214 g 235 g
Launch price — $986

Camera comparison

Huawei nova Y91

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

Display comparison

Huawei nova Y91

  • 7.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
52
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

Battery and charging

Huawei nova Y91

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova Y91 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova Y91 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100
424216 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
92/100 +91.5%
5001234 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei nova Y91 by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova Y91

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 Y91 (100/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (82/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (100/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (92/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y91 is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y91 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Huawei nova Y91 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y91 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 Y91 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 Y91 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.