Huawei P20 lite (2019) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei P20 lite (2019) (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, 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 34/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 336,905); the Huawei P20 lite (2019) is noticeably lighter (178g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei P20 lite (2019) better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 235g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 lite (2019) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (69/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 lite (2019) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2310 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×75.9×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 lite (2019) and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei P20 lite (2019) by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei P20 lite (2019)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (100/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (82/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (69/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 lite (2019) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) by 58 points (92/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 lite (2019) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei P20 lite (2019) has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 lite (2019) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 lite (2019) 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.